29th Report - Condition of Government property

Select Committee
Public Accounts Committee HC 641 11 June 2025
Report Status Government responded
Conclusions & Recommendations 28 items (6 recs)
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Government Response (AI assessment · 26 of 28 classified)
Accepted 10
Acknowledged 4
Deferred 1
Not Addressed 10
Rejected 1
Government response
Treasury minutes: Government response to the Committee of Public Accounts on the Twenty ninth report from Session 2024-26 · published 18 Sep 2025
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Recommendations & Conclusions

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9 Recommendation Deferred
Poor government property maintenance significantly disrupts public services and drives rising costs.
Recommendation
Well–maintained government properties are more cost–effective than poorly maintained buildings. They contribute to a better experience for the public and higher levels of wellbeing and productivity for staff. Poor property maintenance can result in water leaks, collapsing ceilings, fire alarm … Read more
Government Response Summary
The government will strengthen the position on inclusion of strategic risks in Strategic Asset Management Plans (SAMPs) as an initial step by reviewing GovS 004: Property. Following this, they intend to consult with departments to determine the practicality and level of detail for further guidance development.
HM Treasury
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