Shunter:
Just a small "heads up" regarding
Assuming JAA: If they've lapsed by less than 5 years, you just need to do a proficiency check. More than 5 years and I believe you have to resit the TR groundschool aswell
This is (I assume)UK CAA interpretation of the "Expired ratings" paragraph in FCL. Be aware that there are a multitude of interpretations/practises by the different National CAA's around in Europe.
Just for the record
Agree on the ICAO bit btw.
Cheers,
Redbar1