They asked at the phone interview if I would consider paying for the TR and if I would consider a 70% contract. In both cases I said yes I would consider them, but in the light of the package as a whole. I did say that 70% of £40 k is only £28 k and if they asked for for £20 k for the type rating that would leave me only £8 k for the year to live on. I haven't received a rejection letter yet though.
They also asked if I had any applications progressing with other airlines.
Regards and good luck