Thanks - I'll try and attract BEagle's attention!!!
Although I'm not worried about unfreezing the ATPL prior to being ready for a command - the company I'm looking to work for offers a pay increase once your licence is unfrozen and - obviously - I'd like this to happen sooner rather than later. If any of my rotary hours (I had heard a rumour of half the allowance) could count towards the 1500 I'd be happy!
Cheers for the replys.....