If it is a question of total costs for licensees and pubs - then it probably matters little which particular aspect is at issue. But you can plainly see that there is squeeze being applied that threatens to increase the total cost of running their pubs and affect the current profit levels and all aspects of their operation.

But is this rise (in addition to the costs of the new licensing requirements) sought only for the fee for recorded music? How hard are they trying to increase the fee and who has the final say in this?