23
Accepted
New Defence Minimum Standard for SLA welcomed, conditional on rectifying unacceptable conditions.
Conclusion
The introduction of a new Defence Minimum Standard (DMS) for SLA is a long-awaited and very welcome step forward, if it ensures that personnel are no longer living in unacceptable conditions and does not simply result in sub-standard accommodation being recognised but not rectified. (Conclusion, Paragraph 114)
Government Response Summary
The MOD agrees with the conclusion, stating that an investment programme and monitoring tools are in place to address serious failures against the new Defence Minimum Standard (DMS) and ensure all SLA is maintained at or exceeds the DMS.
Government Response
Accepted
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The MOD agrees with the conclusion. An investment programme is in place to address the condition of SLA accommodation with serious failures against the DMS, supported by a range of tools to monitor and track performance to ensure SLA is maintained at or exceeds the DMS.
Source
Committee
Defence Committee
Inquiry
Service Accommodation
Report
1st Report – Service Accommodation
11 Dec 2024
HC 406
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Defence
Timeline
Recommendation age
1.5 yrs
Report published
11 Dec 2024