MPs and peers were caught short - after the Houses of Parliament almost ran out of toilet paper.

Rumours spread there was hardly any loo rolls left for more than 13,300 Parliamentary pass-holders.  Insiders blamed KGB Cleaning Suppliers, the firm contracted to keep Westminster spick and span.

One said: "Cleaners have been complaining about a shortage of loo roll for days. It's all come to a head today. There are loads of toilets without a scrap of paper."  Staff at KGB Cleaning's Westminster office confirmed there had been problems.

One worker said: "There has been an issue with supplies. But it will be sorted out as soon as possible."  Last night an emergency order was rushed in to restock the toilets.  A relieved Commons spokesman said: "I have spoken to the cleaners and there are adequate supplies of toilet paper."

Given the amount of crap they come out with I'm not surprised there is a shortage.

I have in my hand a solution to our problem.

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