Speaking to Sky News, Shapps highlighted how a selection of Lidl stores across the Republic of Ireland have recently put packs of five lateral flow tests on sale for around £20 each.
The government plans to replace the current Day 2 PCR test requirement with a lateral flow test next month, although no date has yet been set.
"I look forward to the expansion of lateral flow tests, perhaps into supermarkets and elsewhere, as we get on to the point where people can buy those for returning from holiday," said Shapps.
