I'm replying from my phone so can't easily download the EASA CRD that was published (so I can't quote exactly) and contained each of the State's comments but the answer to your question is in there. I recall that the CAA said things like they "support the principle" that ATC service is provided in controlled airspace and "aspire" to implement the proposals in full but that it will take longer than normal EU transition periods to achieve compliance. Gross understatement but evidence of moving in the right direction.