Source · Select Committees · Defence Committee
Recommendation 24
24
Accepted
Provide update on measuring SLA improvements and impact on morale after new DMS implementation.
Recommendation
The Government should provide us with an update following the implementation of the new DMS, clarifying how they are measuring improvements to the condition of SLA and to what extent the new standards are making a difference to morale and meeting their expectations. (Recommendation, Paragraph 115) Allocation of Housing
Government Response Summary
The MOD accepts the recommendation and details existing tools for measuring SLA improvements, including the SLAMIS system, Facilities Condition Management data, and annual Armed Forces Continuous Attitude and SLA Surveys. It commits to using these to track performance and expects improvements in conditions to enhance personnel retention and morale.
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The MOD accepts recommendation 24. Defence is focused on ensuring SLA is maintained at or above the DMS. The MOD has several tools to measure the improvements in the condition of SLA. The Single Living Accommodation Management Information System (SLAMIS) ensures Defence has up-to-date, accurate and assured information about the location, condition, quality, and utilisation of its SLA which in turn, ensures better management and maintenance of SLA accommodation. Facilities Condition Management data, provided through the Future Defence Infrastructure Services (FDIS) contracts, are introducing, and ensuring more preventative maintenance services are delivered to improve SLA accommodation condition. Accommodation satisfaction levels are also measured, tracked, and trends monitored in the annual Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey and SLA Survey which is conducted every other year. Future monitoring and tracking will ensure more specific insights can be gleaned. As SLA conditions improve, the expectation is the retention of Armed Forces personnel and impact on improved morale with accommodation meeting expectations, will also improve. Allocation of Housing