all it takes is a buddy examiner and you will pass.
In a decent airline they don't exist, either you can do it or you get put up for a re-check and all that entails. Both you, Manad. and lambourne sound, from the tales you relate, as though you work for 'fringe' outfits, not proper airlines.
Reintroducing 65 is good, with the option to leave at 60 or anywhere between 60 and 65. Personally I don't think extending to 70 is realistic.