§ Mr. SimpsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) how leasing or hire purchase agreements through Motability will be affected in circumstances when the disabled person is hospitalised for a period of more than four weeks; [5090]
(2) in what respects the treatment of vehicle owners under the Motability scheme differs from that applying to disabled people with vehicles obtained under independent car or wheelchair hire or leasing agreements. [5091]
§ Mr. BurtExisting Motability agreements will he unaffected by the proposals. Agreements will not be renewable while a patient is in hospital. No special arrangements are proposed for people with private agreements.