§ "to provide for the granting of compassionate gratuities in respect of officers to whom the Metropolitan Police Staff (Superannuation) Acts, 1875 and 1885, apply; to permit commutation of certain of the pensions payable in respect of such officers; and to amend Section 10 of the Metropolitan Police Act, 1829," presented by Mr. Clynes; supported by Mr. Short; to be read a Second time upon Monday next, and to be printed. [Bill 3.]