HC Deb 11 July 1978 vol 953 c480W
Mr. Ashley

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will lay an annual report before Parliament on the operations of Motability.

Mr. Alfred Morris

If Motability, as an independent private company, decides to issue an annual report I shall be pleased to arrange for a copy to be placed in the Library. I have already placed in the Library copies of the public statements so far made by Motability.

Mr. Ashley

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how the costs of leasing a car through Motability compare with the cost to his Department of issuing a car to war pensioners; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Alfred Morris

The two schemes are not comparable in many respects. For example, Motability's scheme is based on leasing whilst the Department's arrangements are based on outright purchase. I regret that it is not possible, therefore, to make valid comparisons between the two.