For those of you not aware, there is a dedicated forum on the Auster Club site with a section regarding certification issues and a poll to vote which you would prefer.
However having said that, a letter has been posted today from the CAA to say that they hope that a type responsibility agreement (TRA)will be signed for the Austers / Beagles in the next few days. So there will be no chance to get Austers on a permit.
You can read and add your comments here:
http://www.austerclub.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7