Written question asked by Lord Boswell of Aynho (Conservative) on Monday, 10 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 June 2002. It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 17 June 2002 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Dept for Work and Pensions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make a statement on the (a) operations and (b) finances of the Motability Scheme.

Answer: Mr. Boswell: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if he will make a statement on the (a) operations and (b) finances of the Motability Scheme. [61347] Maria Eagle: Motability is an independent charitable company incorporated by Royal Charter. It has overall responsibility for all operations of the Motability Scheme. Finance for the vehicle programmes is provided by Motability Finance Ltd. (MFL), an independent service provider to the charity. MFL is owned by a partnership of six of the major clearing banks, Bank of Scotland, Royal Bank of Scotland (incorporating National Westminster), Barclays, Lloyds TSB, and HSBC, who provide finance for the Motability Scheme at preferential rates.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 61347; 387 c89W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Disability Finance Motor vehicles Motability scheme Motability Finance
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk