Source · Select Committees · Defence Committee
Recommendation 20
20
Accepted
Single Living Accommodation failing to meet recruit needs adversely affects recruitment and retention.
Conclusion
Single Living Accommodation (SLA) does not always meet the needs and expectations of today’s recruits, and this is having an adverse effect on recruitment and retention. (Conclusion, Paragraph 102)
Government Response Summary
The MOD agrees that SLA accommodation is a crucial factor affecting recruitment and retention. It notes that over 90% of SLA meets the Defence Minimum Standard (DMS) and states that significant investment is underway to improve conditions for the remainder to ensure all SLA meets or exceeds the DMS.
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The MOD agrees with conclusion 20. Accommodation is a crucial component supporting our Service Personnel and is an ongoing priority to address as it is cited as an important factor affecting our ability to recruit and retain our people. Whilst over 90% of Single Living Accommodation (SLA) meets the Defence Minimum Standard (DMS), significant investment is underway to ensure the condition of those SLA with serious failures against the DMS are improved so that all SLA is maintained at or exceeds the DMS. Improvements include modernised facilities with the latest technology.