Al R,
Yes, you would hope not wouldn't you, however, I do know of a MACR who had that very thing happen to him.
In his case PMA chose a date earlier than that he had requested, and it resulted in him having to pay back his £5k FRI they had paid him earlier!
Do beware!! If this government can save money, no matter how little and no matter how they go about it........then they will do I think!