(1) What (a) mechanisms are in place to deal with the issue of unnecessary, long delays for grant appeals and (b) are the relevant details with regard to finalising the appeal cases of grant applicants; (2) whether applicants who are awaiting the finalisation of their appeal cases are entitled to submitting a fresh application; if not, why not; if so, (3) whether they will lose all the back pay they would have been entitled to if they submit a new application; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, why?