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Written question asked by Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2026. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Motability: Rural Areas

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will consider widening the eligibility criteria for the Motability mileage allowance extension.

Answer

Whilst the Department works closely with Motability and is responsible for the main disability benefits that provide a passport to the Motability Scheme, 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.

Motability also understand that living in rural areas often means having to travel further to access everyday services. To support this an additional 3,000 miles per year will be provided on leases for certain customers. Motability Operations’ Rural and Islands Isolation Framework uses national Governments' data on rural isolation to determine eligible postcodes. Motability Operations, which operates the Motability Scheme, is writing directly to customers in eligible postcodes.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18821
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Motability Rural areas
Link
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