HC Deb 26 July 1982 vol 28 c348W
Mr. Tilley

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what consultations, interviews and investigations he carried out in exercising his function, under section 1 of the Metropolitan Police Act 1829, of appointing the Commissioner designate of Police of the Metropolis.

Mr. Mayhew

Under section 1 of the Metropolitan Police Act 1829, the Commissioner is appointed by Her Majesty the Queen.