Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 64259

Motability: Attendance Allowance

Tabled: 1 July 2025
Answered: 10 July 2025

Question

Fred Thomas

LabourPlymouth Moor View

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of expanding the eligibility criteria for the Motability Scheme to include Attendance Allowance claimants.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
Attendance Allowance (AA) is a weekly benefit for those over State Pension age who require care or supervision as a result of a physical or mental disability. AA is paid at two rates. A higher rate of £110.40 a week for claimants who need help or supervis...

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