The time required for full processing of "Q" clearances showed a general increase as the operation progressed. During most of 1950, the time averaged approximately 60 days; in November 1950, it reached 70 days; and it climbed steadily thereafter, During 1951, the average time required was approximately 90 days, and 213 cases required more than 120 days, TABLE 7,2-3 SUMMARY OF CLEARANCE SUBMISSIONS AND RECEIPTS SUBMISSIONS upe 3,998 nQpn 1,725 ngn 2,693 "QR 355 ®QE" 13 8,784 Total RECEIPTS ups 4,072 AQ" 2,874 "QR" 350 13 *QE* Pending, June 30, 1951 455 Uncempleted (men not available for hire) 568 Processing stopped (derogatory information) 367 "Hold" cases surplused before denial 63 Clearance denied 22 Total 8,784 7-13