Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask His Majesty's Government what work they have undertaken following the findings in the report by the National Audit Office The Motability scheme (HC 1681), published on 7 December 2018, in particular in relation to the findings on the remuneration of senior staff.

DWP is responsible for the disability benefits which passport people to the Motability scheme. Motability Foundation is a registered charity, incorporated by Royal Charter, to help disabled people with their mobility and transport needs. They own and have oversight of the Motability Scheme which is delivered by an independent commercial company Motability Operations.

The National Audit Office made a number of recommendations in their 2018 report. Those relating to remuneration of senior staff were directed to Motability and Motability Operations. The Department has worked closely with Motability Foundation since then in relation to developing a long-term strategy to put its charitable funding to best use and governance.