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Recommendation 23
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
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.