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Ministers will “always scrutinise spending of taxpayers’ money”, Downing Street has said, after the Transport Secretary indicated she would be comfortable with limiting access to “luxury” cars through a vehicle leasing scheme designed to help people with disabilities. ‌

People on disability benefits, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Adult Disability Payment (ADP) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA), awarded the higher or enhanced mobility rate can transfer some or all of the payment to lease a new car, wheelchair-accessible vehicle, scooter or powered wheelchair through the Motability Scheme. ‌

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is said to be considering changes to the scheme, following reports that some claimants have been able to access high-end cars such as M

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