Damp and mouldy housing could see personnel leave military

Six soldiers wearing camouflage face away from the camera, kneeling in pile of grey stones while on exercise — MPs warn that soldiers may leave the military if housing standards don't improve [Getty Images]

Damp and mouldy accommodation could see more personnel deciding to leave the military unless improvements are made, MPs are warning.

Two-thirds of homes for service families need "extensive refurbishment or rebuilding" to meet modern standards, the Commons defence committee has concluded.

The cross-party group says it is "not confident" the money will be made available to tackle the issue.

A Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesperson told the BBC the report "lays bare the dire state of service accommodation this government inherited and is determined to fix."