The NAO reported that the current timing of the process can result in fees that fail to keep pace with changing costs, particularly during periods of high inflation.28 The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) informed us that its latest fee change took around six months to complete and it is exploring annual reviews incorporating routine inflationary adjustments.29 The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) described a multi-stage review and approval stages before changing fees using legislation, which it explained is time-consuming. It highlighted its use of the section 102 order of the Finance (no 2) Act 1987 referenced in Managing Public Money (MPM)30, which provides a degree of flexibility to balance costs across services and reduce the need for frequent fee changes.31