We have heard evidence that was strongly critical of the effectiveness of Collect and Pay fees. Such fees are particularly pernicious for parents on low incomes and we recommend that the Government should introduce a system for the means-testing of Collect and Pay fees.

We have heard evidence that was strongly critical of the effectiveness of Collect and Pay fees. Such fees are particularly pernicious for parents on low incomes and we recommend that the Government should introduce a system for the means-testing of Collect and Pay fees. Type: recommendation | Number: 24 | Paragraph: 100 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: A statutory arrangement through the CMS should not be the default option and parents should consider whether they can make an arrangement without intervention from the Government – which is usually better for children. Fees and charges are key to that ambition and designed to encourage parents to th