ILR SET(O) Query

[indlak]

Hi,
I need a clarification regarding question 6.1 in
SECTION 6 – ABSENCES FROM THE UK
‘When did you (the main applicant) first enter the UK? This refers to the date of your first entry into the UK at the beginning of the period of stay on which this application is based.’

This is a tricky question. The HSMP was granted in house, I mean I got my HSMP when I am already in UK. So, should I state the date when I first entered UK (which doesn't relate to HSMP) or when the HSMP stamping was made. Can somebody please help me with this?

Regards,
Kishore.