this i have recieved from the consultant
as a reply of my CO
please advise approx time as my medical and PCC sent on june 2014
(This application is currently undergoing mandatory checks that are being undertaken by external agencies. The timing for the completion of the checks varies from one case to another depending on individual circumstances.
Unfortunately, we will be unable to provide you with a definitive timeframe for finalisation of this application as some cases may take up to 12 months.
Please note that as the checks are being conducted by external agencies, we will be unable to provide you with any updates regarding the progress of the checks as we will only be notified once they have been completed.
Please be assured we will be monitoring the application and if further information is required we will contact you.)