Thanks for the info, always good to know these things.
Like I've mentioned previously, I booked my trail lesson with LAC, while there I will have a nosy about and find the best option should I wish to start lessons (which I can't imagine I wouldn't) I'll make an informed decision about who to go with after I've got a bit of a better feel for the place.
As for the commercial aspect, be it 35k or 100k if I so wish to go down that road then I'd accept that the money comes with it. I've always said it costs alot but if you make it you'll forget all about it. And I bet there's very few people who regret spending the money anyway to be able to fly.