There are claims some businesses are too scared to speak up on the rapid antigen test debacle.  

The Ministry of Health indicated yesterday it took RATs ordered from overseas...and stock is already in the country.  

Covid Response Minister Chris Hipkins says that statement is unclear...and the Ministry's told them it involved no requisitioning of businesses' orders. 

Sir Ian Taylor told Heather du Plessis-Allan businesses are now asking him to speak on their behalf. 

“None of these major businesses can afford to speak truth to messages coming from the government because they fear the consequences of the supply to them.” 

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