Download this:
LASORS: LASORS 2010 | Publications | About the CAA . It's quite big but it's free. Everything you need to know is buried in there somewhere. Be aware though that a lot will change in September this year, when you will want this:
CAP 804: Flight Crew Licensing: Mandatory Requirements, Policy and Guidance | Publications | About the CAA Asking the CAA can sometimes help but as often as not they can give you duff info as they are all working on the EASA rubbish. Are you
really sure you want to fly in Europe?