§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will lay an annual report before Parliament on the operations of Motability.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisIf 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. Ashleyasked 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 MorrisThe 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.