Current status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 23 September 2026
To ask the Scottish Government for what reasons the standard mileage allowance under the Motability scheme administered by Social Security Scotland does not extend to short leisure trips, and what assessment was undertaken in reaching that position.
Motability is responsible for operational aspects relating to the standard annual inclusive mileage allowance, which customers can continue to use at their discretion, including for short leisure trips. Motability reduced the standard allowance following UK Government tax changes. Whilst we know that this has created uncertainty for clients, Scottish Government engagement with Motability on the changes means that additional mileage support is available for customers who live in certain rural and island areas and for those who use more than 3,000 of the standard mileage allowance for essential healthcare, education and employment journeys.