Addressee: Ministry of Defence · Source location: Page 11, 19a
It is vital that the MoD build quickly on the opportunity created by the
repurchase to improve the quality of SFA and realise the savings it has anticipated
as a direct result of the repurchase, and its wider benefits. Over the next year
it should: seek to learn from others in government about the different models for
bringing in the private finance and private sector expertise required to
deliver its plans, and the benefits and risks of the different approaches;
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Addressee: Ministry of Defence · Source location: Page 11, 19b
finalise its long-term funding plans for the defence housing estate;
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Addressee: Ministry of Defence · Source location: Page 11, 19c
establish the Defence Housing Service with the powers, autonomy and
governance arrangements it requires to deliver the planned reform
efficiently;
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Addressee: Ministry of Defence · Source location: Page 11, 19d
prepare, and publish, a summary of its plans and timeline for the refurbishment
and rebuilding of the housing estate and release of land for housebuilding.
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Addressee: Ministry of Defence · Source location: Page 11, 20e
The MoD should reflect on the lessons learned from the original Annington
sale and leaseback arrangements, and the repurchase, and share these across
government. This should include consideration of the importance of: fully understanding the risk and responsibility that the government will
continue to bear when selling an asset and factoring this into its calculations
and long-term planning;
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Addressee: Ministry of Defence · Source location: Page 11, 20f
building and utilising commercial capability within government
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