BEagle,
I'm not sure I understand why you say forget attaching it to the LAPL? To me this would seem to be the one where it would stand the best chance of success.
Personally, I don't see the reason not to argue for allowing it to be attached to either licence.
In any case, I think that that is just details, which is what I think Justiciar was saying. (Please correct me if I'm wrong Justiciar). Argue for the retension of the rating, and the the politicans and EASA work out how best to retain it, once they realise there will be a big revolt if they don't.
dp