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Motability

Asked by Siân BerryGreen PartyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 9 December 2025UIN 96021

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Motability Scheme on supporting disabled people into employment and training.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

The Motability Foundation report that 27% of Scheme users have improved access to education and 21% have improved access to employment opportunities. Scheme customers in employment report working an extra 14 hours a week, on average.

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