Despite stating agreement, the government's response primarily focuses on existing processes for identifying domestic abuse, reviewing completed work, and improving communications for those on Direct Pay, rather than addressing the core observation that around half of Direct Pay arrangements are ineffective or not sustained, especially for parents who would have preferred Collect & Pay.

Despite stating agreement, the government's response focuses heavily on existing domestic abuse support processes and general communication to parents on Direct Pay, rather than addressing the committee's observation that the department does not monitor Direct Pay payments and takes too long to identify missed payments, leading to significant arrears.