§ 30. Mr. Flanneryasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what facilities are available for prospective disabled drivers to have driving lessons before purchasing or hiring an adapted car.
§ 48. Mr. Ron Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he has discussed with Motability the inclusion in its scheme of provision for disabled prospective drivers to have driving lessons in an adapted car before purchasing or leasing a vehicle.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisI understand that some driving schools, including the British School of Motoring, can offer special arrangements for teaching disabled people to drive. I would expect that such facilities will develop as more and more disabled people are able to take advantage of the mobility allowance, which was increased to £10 a week from 5th July. I understand that Motability has had discussions with the British School of Motoring about driving tuition and that these have covered the question of availability of suitably adapted cars.