Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 49 of the Ministry of Defence Annual Report and Accounts 2022 to 2023, published on 20 July 2023, what assessment he has made of the number and proportion of single living accommodation facilities that do not meet the new minimum standard.

The provision of high quality, subsidised accommodation for Service personnel is a key priority for Defence. As at 13 November 2023, 16% (13,347 rooms) of the Single Living Accommodation estate had not met the new minimum standard. The Armed Forces' forecast that 30% (3,879) of those rooms will meet the minimum standard by 1 April 2024.