Written questions

Motability: Northern Ireland

2026-07-06 · Northern Ireland Office · HL1731 · Official question

Lord Elliott of Ballinamallard

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Northern Ireland Executive have the option not to implement the new criteria for Motability vehicles limiting the mileage a lessee can drive before incurring a charge.

Answer

From 1 July, new leases will include a mileage allowance of 10,000 miles a year - e.g. 30,000 over a three-year lease or 50,000 over a five-year lease. Three out of four Scheme customers drive 10,000 miles or fewer per year. However, Motability recognise ...