You would think that in a recession the government would be doing everything that they can to maintain the economy and keep people in work. However this still does not apply to the bingo industry who are still being unfairly taxed; with the ultimate result being club closures and job losses. Over 100 clubs have shut in the last couple of years; an average of around 1 a week!!!! It has been announced today that the double-taxation on the industry will continue with the exchequers secretary saying that the woes in the clubs are not to be blamed on the government alone.