Recommendation 30

The MOD has acknowledged that current levels of funding are insufficient to bring all service accommodation up to decent, modern standards and that “it is investment that ultimately will lead to the change.” In the current economic climate, and with so many competing pressures on public funds, we are not confident that the sustained investment required will be forthcoming in future Defence budgets. Both the MOD and the Treasury must make substantial and ongoing funding commitments to improve the Defence estate before it deteriorates beyond repair—and before greater numbers of personnel decide to leave the military because of poor accommodation. (Conclusion, Paragraph 142) 45