Info directly from FTE (I wanted to get this confirmed personally), I was asking about if one applies for the Cityjet or Thomas Cook scheme and if you have any flying qualifications:
It doesn't matter what flying qualifications you have, you have to start "the full course from the very beginning".
But they may be able to count some hours that you currently have towards the hours required, depending upon the CFI's decision.
So not really the news I was hoping to hear.
I don't think I'll be proceeding with these schemes, I'll stick to the modular/cheaper route.