We know they are having problems getting the PPE, but there is no need to lie. They could have just said that we've just placed an order with Turkey on Sunday and it will take several days to arrive.
But they don't.
They could have joined the EU procurement scheme, but they ignored it 3 times.
They could buy from UK manufacturers, but they ignore them, so UK companies have no choice but to export their stock.
It's shambolic and criminal. This will cost lives.