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The management of Single Living Accommodation encompasses both people and infrastructure, and involves multiple stakeholders...

Conclusion
The management of Single Living Accommodation encompasses both people and infrastructure, and involves multiple stakeholders across defence. There is no overarching strategy for Single Living Accommodation setting out what the Department wishes to achieve or bringing together the aims of the various stakeholders.54 The Department has acknowledged a lack of governance and ownership and in response set up a Single Living Accommodation Expert Group (SLAEG) in 2019. This body acts as the central focal point for all work relating to Single Living Accommodation but lacks decision-making powers. The Department also created the Accommodation Coherence Group (ACG) to bring together the relevant infrastructure and people functions.55 The Department told us it will consider appointing a senior sponsor for Single Living Accommodation, look at the roles and responsibilities the post should have, and include it in the Defence Accommodation Strategy later this year.56
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 2 September 2021. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
HM Treasury
Timeline
Recommendation age 5.4 yrs
Report published 23 Apr 2021