Just had two e-mails arrive - one from the CAA and one from an FIC establishment...........both say that you DO need to do the written exams.
The matter of being paid for it rests solely on the licence (CPL or PPL) not on the technical knowledge of the holder.
Still listening to answers though - wonder how many agre with Juggernaut and the local FIC man - they may still prove to be correct.............but how do we get into this situation??