House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Policing update
11 July 2022 · Home Office
Proposed by Priti Patel Con Witham
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Sir Mark Rowley QPM is appointed as the new Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service.
- Sir Mark Rowley is expected to focus on restoring public trust and meeting basic service expectations as outlined in the Beating Crime Plan.
- Close monitoring by the Home Office and engagement with HMICFRS's Policing Performance Oversight Group are part of the plan to support Sir Mark Rowley's leadership.
Issue summary
The appointment of Sir Mark Rowley QPM as the new Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service is announced.
Action requested
Sir Mark Rowley is expected to lead the Metropolitan Police Service through a period of significant challenges and focus on delivering improvements outlined in the Beating Crime Plan, including restoring public trust and ensuring basic service expectations are met. The plan involves close monitoring by the Home Office and engagement with HMICFRS's Policing Performance Oversight Group.
Key facts
- Sir Mark Rowley QPM has been appointed as the new Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service.
- Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) moved the force to the engage phase, indicating a need for sustained improvements.
- The Government is investing record sums into policing, including the recruitment of 20,000 additional police officers across England and Wales.
- The new Commissioner must focus on delivering the aims set out in the Beating Crime Plan: cutting crime, reducing victim numbers, and making London safer.