They are all saying, "Look out, be careful, we are going to have an awful Crisis in the Near Future, much worse than that of 1931".
Perhaps the plan was allowed to drift in the hope that there would be no Crisis in the Near Future.
On the contrary, I am considering the reorganisation of water supplies for the very reason which the hon. Member raised - that we have to be very concerned about the conservation of water and look forward to the steps which we can take immediately to avoid a Crisis in the Near Future.
In view of the many rumours about this subject, does my right hon. Friend expect the PLA to face a financial Crisis in the Near Future?
It will lead only to a larger Crisis in the Near Future.