I had a chap last year who had done 70 hours at Barkston Heath and had the hours credited. He had to do all 9 exams (but not the RT Practical!) 'training as required' for the Skills test and the cross-country, as he hadn't done it at BH. He chose to do the CPL x-country distance to save having to do it again later. I believe he got approval from the CAA on a per case basis for the credit - worth pursuing. He's now left the forces and doing ATPL theory etc. As he was in current flying practice it only took 4 hours plus the solo x-country to come up to Skill Test.
TOO