Select Committee · Public Accounts Committee

Condition of Government properties

Status: Closed Opened: 15 Jan 2025 Closed: 21 Aug 2025 6 recommendations 22 conclusions 1 report

The Government owns and manages all kinds of property for the delivery of public services and to support its own operations – from hospitals, schools and prisons, to courts, museums, warehouses and more. The estate overall is valued at around £187.1bn, as of March 2023, with annual running costs of £22bn. Ministry of Defence and …

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Reports

1 report
Title HC No. Published Items Response
29th Report - Condition of Government property HC 641 11 Jun 2025 28 Responded

Recommendations & Conclusions

1 item
9 Recommendation 29th Report - Condition of Government p… Deferred

Poor government property maintenance significantly disrupts public services and drives rising costs.

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 faults and other building failures.14 These risks have already materialised …

Government response. 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 …
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Oral evidence sessions

1 session
Date Witnesses
31 Mar 2025 Cat Little · Cabinet Office, Mark Chivers · Cabinet Office, Mike Green · Defence Infrastructure Organisation View ↗

Correspondence

2 letters
DateDirectionTitle
4 Sep 2025 To cttee Letter from the Civil Service Chief Operating Officer and Cabinet Office Perman…
24 Apr 2025 To cttee Letter from the Civil Service Chief Operating Officer and Permanent Secretary o…