yet again i couldnt get the caa lady today comment on wether this would equate to a night 'rating'
Perhaps because there is no such thing as a 'night rating'. Under JAR, there is only a night 'qualification', which is not a pre-requisite for commencing a modular CPL(A) course. If, however, the night qualification is not held, the course is extended by 5 hours night flight instruction (see Appendix 1 to JAR–FCL 1.160 & 1.165(a)(4)).
The night qualification is a pre-requisite for commencing a modular IR(A) course (see Appendix 1 to JAR–FCL 1.205). If it is true that Spain does not require a night 'qualification' prior to commencement of the modular IR(A) then the course is not being conducted in accordance with JAR-FCL 1 and no other member state is obliged to accept the rating thus gained. I think it more likely, Bellyfluffer, that you are confused over the distinction between night rating and night qualification and are, therefore, not asking the right questions.
It is dangerous to rely too heavily on LASORS, which is only the UK CAA's (mis)interpretation of JAR-FCL and is riddled with errors. It is always best to go to the source document.