To ask the Minister for Social Development how many people have received help through the Motability Scheme to access a (i) car; (ii) powered wheelchair; and (iii) mobility scooter, in each of the last three years.

The information requested is not available. The Motability Scheme, whereby people who receive the higher rate mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance may exchange all or part of their allowance in return for a car, is administered by the independent charity Motability. Information on administrative matters relating to the scheme can be obtained by writing to: Declan O’Mahony, Director, Motability, Warwick House, Roydon Road, Harlow, Essex, CM19 5PX.