§ Angela SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what help the Government are giving to mobility centres which provide support and advice to disabled and older people on driving and personal mobility; and if he will make a statement. [125758]
§ Mr. HillWe are aware of the enormously valuable contribution of these centres in enabling disabled and older people to obtain impartial professional advice on driving and vehicle choice as well as on a wide range of other aspects of personal mobility.
In recognition of this work, my Department and the Department of Health have jointly agreed to contribute over £1 million to 11 English members of the Forum of Mobility Centres. Funding will be for an initial period of three years subject to annual review.