Mr. William O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) what guidelines his Department issues to Motability about the refusal of insurance cover to disabled drivers; and if he will make a statement; [40643]
(2) how many disabled persons are currently without the use of a car because of the application of rules on insurance introduced by Motability; and if he will make a statement; [40645]
(3) in what circumstances Motability refuses insurance cover to disabled drivers; [40649]
(4) what penalties are imposed by Motability on drivers under its charge who have been penalised by the courts for driving with excess alcohol; and if he will make a statement; [40644]
652W(5) how many disabled drivers have been refused insurance cover by Motability; for what reasons; and if he will make a statement. [40677]
§ Mr. BurtMotability is an independent organisation. The rules and administration of the scheme's insurance cover are decided by the governors and are not matters for the Secretary of State. Any questions on these issues should be referred to the director, Noel Muddiman.