HSMP renewal - which date?

[kr]

My HSMP approval letter from the HO was dated 10 May.

My EC date is 1-Aug, and the sticker explains that the expiration date of the EC is 1-Aug of this year.

Should I be applying for my FLR(IED) in anticipation of the May date, or the Aug date?

Thanks

[kr]

any ideas? is this a stupid question?

[Grateful Dead]

ec date