I think Irv does have a valid point, however I feel that the greatest benefit will be to those coming along and starting PPL training. Given the choice between expensive and excessively thourough medicals, more hours needed etc etc, for the carrot of being able to fly in Europe or go on to CPL level, I think that a lot of "new" trainees will go for the NPPL. The hassels, costs etc far outweigh the benefits for those of us "flying for fun" individuals.