Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK) on Monday, 13 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 July 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Armed Forces: Housing

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to improve the living conditions of barracks for people in the armed forces.

Answer

The Government is committed to improving the living conditions of Service personnel. The Defence Investment Plan includes £1.4 billion over the next four years for Single Living Accommodation, supporting the modernisation of accommodation and improvements to living standards across the Defence estate.

Accommodation improvements are being delivered through a number of programmes, including Defence Estate Optimisation, Future Defence Infrastructure Services and the SLA Framework Alliance, which are now moving into major delivery phases.

Defence launched an independent Single Living Accommodation and Overseas Estate Review in January 2026 to identify further opportunities to improve the lived experience of Service personnel and ensure accommodation better supports capability and retention.

Every two years, the department surveys Service personnel to understand their satisfaction with SLA. Findings from the 2026 survey will be published in August 2026.

Alongside accommodation investment, the Department is continuing to implement the Defence Catering Strategy to improve food quality, dining facilities and the overall experience of personnel living and working on the Defence estate.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 17971
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: Armed forces Housing Military bases
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Armed Forces: Housing

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