However, employers will have to undertake forward planning. It is the Department's intention to revert to a pattern of issuing permits within 15 working days. As public representatives we will always be subject to pressure from employers seeking overnight decisions. However, given the huge number of applications to the Department it is practically impossible to proceed on that basis. In my constituency there is a huge influx of migratory workers, especially in the summer, when there is a heavy demand for labour in the soft fruit industry and other areas. Applications are usually left to the last moment. While permits will be granted, employers, especially in the fruit industry, should apply in time. Otherwise everybody will be blamed if permits are not granted when required.