After section 9C of the M1Police Act 1996 there shall be inserted—

“9D Appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis.

(1)

There shall be a Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis.

(2)

Any appointment of a Deputy Commissioner shall be made by Her Majesty by warrant under Her sign manual.

(3)

A person appointed as the Deputy Commissioner shall hold office at Her Majesty’s pleasure.

(4)

Any appointment of a Deputy Commissioner shall be subject to regulations under section 50.

(5)

Before recommending to Her Majesty that She appoint a person as the Deputy Commissioner, the Secretary of State shall have regard to—

(a)

any recommendations made to him by the Metropolitan Police Authority; and

(b)

any representations made to him by the Commissioner.

(6)

In this section—

“the Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis;

“Deputy Commissioner” means Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis.”