If I understand correctly, in December 2014, the Conservative government did the same thing too. They let them apply for six months. This year, in February, once again it's extended for another six months. I'm not sure what else we can do up here for them to apply for it. Looking from your end, you've been trying every single thing for them to come forward, if I hear you correctly.
On February 25th, 2016. See this statement in context.