RVR800,
I see where you are comming from. I presume that until June 2002 you can still get a CPL issued.
For myself, I know I cannot meet the ATPL hour requirements. I'm currently sitting on a National CPL/IR, so for me this does not apply.
It just means that when I meet the hour requirement (150 to go, inc 70 night), I will have to get a JAA ATPL (plus 500 hrs multi crew).
But as always, the goal posts can move back as well as forward.
PS