Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what proportion of people have had their Motability car removed after being transferred from disability living allowance to personal independence payment.

The details of people returning Motability vehicles and the reasons behind this are Motability’s Management Information, and the Department has no right to access as Motability is an independent organisation.

The Department worked closely with Motability to introduce a £175 million Transitional Support package for people leaving the scheme following PIP reassessments. Customers who are eligible for a transitional support payment are able to retain their car for up to 6 ½ months, including during the processes of reconsideration or appeal. For those who take advantage of this option, the level of transitional support payment will be reduced.

The transitional support package is paid for by Motability at no cost to the taxpayer and gives significant help:

• Claimants can keep their car for up to 3 months after an initial decision.
• Claimants are given the option to buy their Scheme vehicle.
• Choice of up to £2,000 lump sum payment or a 6 ½ month lease extension with a smaller support payment.
• Motability can help to pay to adapt new, non-scheme cars and gives additional help and advice (on insurance and adaptations).