asked the Minister of Supply whether he will cancel the sale by auction of surplus generators and diesel engines which has been advertised, and, as an emergency measure, loan without delay these power producing plants to industrial establishments on a priority basis.

An Hon. Member:

The Minister is in short supply

Has the hon. Member for East Willesden (Mr. Orbach) notified the Minister?

Yes, Sir.

Perhaps the acting Leader of the House can improvise something for us?

We had better get on.