MIKECR is quite correct.
Last time I mentioned I worked in PLD at the CAA - it was laughed at by one poster, but anyway it happens to be true. Can't imagine them being vague, it's black and white in Lasors.
LASORS 2010 | Personnel Licensing | Safety Regulation
Not only that, but I too had an FAA IR and did a 15 hr JAR CPL course (ended up taking 18 hrs, as minimums is pretty tough), and a JAR IR conversion course later.
What you need to do, is have your school speak with the CPL examiner that you'll be using when ready for the test - as he's the one who has to sign off the test sheet once you pass, and go through all your hours before taking the test!