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Recommendation 29
29
Acknowledged
No announcement made on new accommodation offer for service families after government change.
Conclusion
The former Minister of State said that the Secretary of State would report the findings from the review in the Summer; however, following the change in Government, there has as of 3 December 2024 been no announcement of a new accommodation offer for service families. (Conclusion, Paragraph 137) 44
Government Response Summary
The MOD agrees, explaining that the SFA estate buy-back has created new opportunities impacting the review's implementation, and an announcement will be made in due course. The government intends to provide an update in the coming months for Service Personnel awaiting the outcome.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The MOD agrees with the conclusion at 29. Whilst the review has reached a recommendation, the deal struck to bring the SFA estate back into public hands presents new opportunities for how, and how quickly, the revised offer can be implemented. The implications of this are being worked through alongside the work to maximise the benefits of the Annington deal and an announcement will be made in due course. We recognise there will be Service Personnel who are delaying major life decisions whilst waiting to hear the outcome of the review and we intend to provide an update in the coming months.