Time limits on class 1
Mate
Had a nightmare with with this myself just yesterday. If you have not renewed a class 1 for 5 years (even if you have had a class 2 or military medicals), you have to have an 'initial issue' again, which can only be done by the CAA at Gatwick - the full shooting match. Costs about £270 and takes 2-3 hours. On a positive note (if there is one!), they are pretty flexible and I managed to get in for next Monday...and if this applies, at least I have hopefully saved you a wasted half day, which I had yesterday
Cheers