Military Housing in Crisis: MPs Report Dire Conditions

A parliamentary report reveals widespread issues with damp, mould, and outdated facilities in military housing, threatening recruitment and retention.

• Two-thirds of service family homes and one-third of single-living accommodations are deemed unfit for modern living standards, according to MPs' findings.
• The report highlights persistent problems, including damp, mould, heating failures, rat infestations, and inadequate cooking and washing facilities.
• These conditions are contributing to low morale, with 40% of personnel in single-living accommodation reporting increased intentions to leave the armed forces.
• The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) received £400 million in 2023 to address housing issues, but MPs remain skeptical about sufficient future funding.
• The Ministry of Defence has pledged to improve housing standards and establish an Armed Forces Commissioner to advocate for service members and their families.

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