Tissue an issue in House of Commons!

Dec. 2: Tissue is now a major issue in the House of Commons -- the lower house of British Parliament has been hit by loo roll paper shortage.

Yes, in an episode that left officials red-faced, the Palace of Westminster had at one stage on Tuesday morning just two packets left in the whole building, leading newspaper 'The Daily Telegraph' quoted Common sources as saying.

The company which supplied paper admitted they had a problem with their supplies, but it remained unclear what caused it, but could not say what had caused the shortage.

After MPs and Peers were left desperate by the lack of paper, frantic staff rushed throughout the building in a vain attempt to locate any remaining lavatory paper.

And, as news of the unusual crisis spread through Westminster, some MPs were so desperate for paper they even sent staff to the local Tesco Metro across the road to replenish stocks.

Some reports even suggested that some raided the women's lavatory, where the supply had yet to run out. The company responsible for supplying the paper admitted there was a problem with supply.

"There has been an issue with supplies. But it will be sorted out as soon as possible," a company spokesman said.