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The video discusses the role of the Child Support Agency (CSA) in managing child maintenance payments from absent parents. It highlights the challenges faced by parents in reaching amicable agreements and the government's new proposals to reform the CSA, including introducing charges. The video also covers criticism from charities about the proposed charging system, arguing it penalizes the wrong parent. The potential impact of these changes on single-parent families is also discussed.

What is the primary role of the Child Support Agency (CSA) as mentioned in the video?

• To offer counseling services to single parents

• To calculate and collect child maintenance from absent parents

• To mediate disputes between parents

• To provide legal advice to parents

Under the new proposals, what is the upfront fee Sarah would pay to the CSA if she is working?

• £50

• £100

• £20

• £12

What is the intended purpose of introducing charges in the CSA system?

• To increase government revenue

• To reduce the number of single-parent families

• To encourage parents to make private arrangements

• To discourage parents from using the CSA

What is one of the main criticisms of the proposed CSA charges?

• They do not apply to all parents

• They are too low to cover administrative costs

• They are not enforced strictly enough

• They penalize the cooperating parent

What potential outcome is the government facing regarding the CSA reform proposals?

• A decrease in single-parent families

• A unanimous approval in the House of Lords

• A loss of vote in the House of Lords

• An increase in CSA funding