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Recommendation 15
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Ministry of Defence reviewing housing estate to address poor conditions and recruitment issues.
Recommendation
We raised concerns about the Ministry of Defence housing estate.26 The Chief Executive of the DIO told us that the Ministry is undertaking a review of the housing estate in order to address poor condition. As part of the review, it is considering maintenance, private funding, disposals and redevelopment.27 Prioritising this review will be important for addressing ongoing wider recruitment and retention issues in the Ministry of Defence. 20 Q 21 21 Q 58 22 C&AG’s Report, para 1.10 23 C&AG’s Report, para 1.10 24 Q 30 25 Q 13 26 Q 84 27 Q 86 12
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 18 September 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗