I received a FOI reply from UKBA for those who are interested.

Still waiting!

http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/i ... to_ukba_cu

Hi everyone Our timeline: FLR M App Sent: 15/06/12 Ack Letter: 22/06/12 Biometric Letter: 08/08/12 Biometrics taken: 13/08/12 Waiting! Like everyone else here, we are so sick and tired of: a) the excessively long wait times and; b) the disgusting customer service (or lack of) from UKBA enquiry line ...

Hi everyone Our timeline: FLR M App Sent: 15/06/12 Ack Letter: 22/06/12 Biometric Letter: 08/08/12 Biometrics taken: 13/08/12 Waiting! Like everyone else here, we are so sick and tired of: a) the excessively long wait times and; b) the disgusting customer service (or lack of) from UKBA enquiry line ...