Question follow-through · 87805

Motability: Insurance Premium Tax and VAT

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of (a) VAT and (b) Insurance Premium Tax exemptions on the affordability of Motability Scheme advance payments.

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Treasury
Tabled
4 Nov 2025
Target answer date
11 Nov 2025
Answer
13 Nov 2025 · 9 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 4 Nov 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of (a) VAT and (b) Insurance Premium Tax exemptions on the affordability of Motability Scheme advance payments.

  2. 11 Nov 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 13 Nov 2025

    Answer published

    The Motability Scheme allows those eligible for a qualifying mobility allowance to lease a new car, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle, scooter or powered wheelchair. The Motability Scheme receives relief from VAT and Insurance Premium Tax. The level of advanc...

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