Audi A3 Sportback Tdi - Power loss on Audi A3 - Reason.a

On odd occasions, most often when towing and gently accelerating away from a low speed, I lose power. The immediate symptom is that the Cruise Control function ceases. Sometimes I get the Emission Control System warning light come on. The whole thing is then resolved by turning off the ignition and turning it back on. Not easy when you're on a motorway.