Premise: 'That's even worse.'

Hypothesis: It was worse.
Answer: yes

Premise: Commission looks to fill gaps

Hypothesis: The commission seeks to fill gaps.
Answer: yes

Premise: But there is a very fine line between such arguments for collective action and supercilious paternalism, especially when cultural matters are concerned; are we warning societies about unintended consequences or are we simply disagreeing with individual tastes?

Hypothesis: There's a line between warning the public and disagreeing with tastes.
Answer: yes

Premise: This good-natured banter will continue back and forth until you settle on a mutually acceptable price.

Hypothesis: You need to bargain to get a lower price.
Answer: it is not possible to tell