4.15 This workstrand has engaged with property experts, chartered surveyors, corporate real estate advisors and key stakeholders from the public and private sector, including representatives of central and local government. In addition, existing research, published documents and studies were reviewed and an analysis was undertaken of different countries' approaches to the management of public sector property. A number of more detailed studies, e.g. into the NHS London estate and into a section of the Ministry of Defence's property and land holdings, were also carried out, working closely with those organisations. The evidence gathered from these activities forms the basis for the analysis and recommendations contained in this chapter.
4.16 This workstrand has considered the property opportunities and challenges for the whole of the public sector. The majority of public services, though partially or totally funded centrally, are delivered through wider public sector organisations over which central departments have limited control.