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29th Report - Condition of Government property

Public Accounts Committee HC 641 Published 11 June 2025

Report Status

Government responded

Conclusions & Recommendations

28 items (6 recs)

Source

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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

1 item

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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