Not true Sodastream.
You don't actually have to have had it issued before you do your skills test, but it is a requirement to have done the necessary hours, solo take-offs and landings etc. Otherwise you need to do an extra 5 hours (at night) as part of your CPL.
From LASORS section D1.2D
An applicant who does not already hold a Night Qualification/Rating (Aeroplane) shall be given additionally at least 5 hours night flight instruction.
Linda Mollison