Question follow-through · 116853

Motability: Armed Forces and Veterans

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the role of the Motability Scheme in supporting service personnel and disabled veterans and to access transport solutions.

answeredDepartment for Work and Pensions

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Answering body
Department for Work and Pensions
Tabled
2 Mar 2026
Target answer date
4 Mar 2026
Answer
9 Mar 2026 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 2 Mar 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the role of the Motability Scheme in supporting service personnel and disabled veterans and to access transport solutions.

  2. 4 Mar 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 9 Mar 2026

    Answer published

    The Motability Scheme is a lifeline for many disabled people and families, supporting their independence by enabling them to lease a car, wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV), scooter or powered wheelchair in exchange for all or part of their eligible disa...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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