Key information
Request reference number: 517
Date of response:
Summary of request
Request
1. When applications opened and closed for the role of Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner
2. How many applicants applied for the role
3. The final shortlist
4. Salary of both the Commissioner, and Deputy Commissioner
Response
1. When applications opened and closed for the role of Metropolitan Police Deputy
Commissioner
The application window opened on 17th November 2022 and closed at 23:55hrs on 8th
December 2022.
2. How many applicants applied for the role
There was one application for this position.
3. The final shortlist
There was one shortlisted candidate for this position – This was the successful candidate
Dame Lynne Owens.
4. Salary of both the Commissioner, and Deputy Commissioner.
This information is exempt from disclosure under Section 21 of the Freedom of
Information Act, since it is information which is already published. Information regarding
the salaries of the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner can be found at
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/circular-0012023-police-regu…-
amendments/annex-f-amendment-regulation-24-accessible#part-8-chief-officer-ranks-pay