Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 9 December to Question 104385 on Armed Forces: Housing, why his Department's decision on the Future Accommodation Model is now expected in 2023.

The Future Accommodation Model (FAM) Pilot continues to operate at three pilot sites until 31 March 2023. We continue to learn lessons which will form part of the FAM Business Case being considered for approval in 2023, with the introduction of the new accommodation offer aligning with the commitment made in the Defence Accommodation Strategy (DAS).

A comprehensive change and communications plan will support the end of the pilot and the introduction of the new accommodation offer which is expected to launch from Autumn 2023.