I've also heard that there is talk of introducing a 10 hour post-PPL 'Basic Instrument Flight Training' accreditation for PPLs which can be credited from either the UK IMC qualification or towards the full JAA IR.
It's all outlined here.
http://www.pplir.org/index.php?optio...ask=view&id=62
By the way, I think you'll find that the increased minima for IMC rated pilots is advisory only and not mandatory. The only legally required minima are those stated on the IAPs. If I'm wrong I'm in a world of pooh!!
2close