AQW 45546/11-15

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 08/05/2015
Answered On Date: 20/05/2015
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Social Development how much his Department contributes to the Motability Special Vehicle Fund UK; and what plans he has to maintain this contribution to ensure provision in Northern Ireland.

Answer:

The amount contributed by the Department to the Department for Work and Pensions, for the Mobility Special Vehicle Fund UK in 2014/15, was £992,000.

The Specialised Vehicle Fund is administered by the independent charity Motability on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions. This fund is administered on a UK wide basis. Information on matters relating to this fund can be obtained from Motability by writing to: Declan O’Mahony, Director, Mobility, Warwick House, Roydon Road, Harlow, Essex, CM19 5PX.