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Asked by Nick TimothyConservativeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 31 March 2025UIN 41553

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many (a) petrol, (b) diesel, (c) hydrogen, (d) hybrid, (e) plug-in hybrid and (f) fully electric vehicles were leased by Motability in each year since 2010.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

The Department works closely with Motability Foundation and whilst we are responsible for the disability benefits that provide a passport to the Motability Scheme, we do not fund vehicles, be they electric or otherwise.

Motability Foundation is an independent charitable organisation that is wholly responsible for the terms and the administration of the Scheme, along with oversight of Motability Operations.

The Department does not hold data on the Motability fleet of cars.

Questions about the operations of the Motability Foundation should be addressed to the Foundation.

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