A while back I posted my thoughts on Single Engine Helicopter IFR.
It was in the UK Twin Mentality Thread if I recall correctly.
In essence what I opined was I supported Single Engine IFR for Helicopters provided adequate Viz and Ceiling existed to facilitate a "safe" landing in the event of an engine failure.
If one incorporates the IMC Rating limitations, VFR Take Off and Approach to Landing with just the enroute phase in actual IMC, was I not describing pretty much what Nigel posted about. Granted, I was referring to Weather Minimums while his post concerns Pilot Rating.
All we need to do now is get the Technical side to set forth a minimum standard for Single Engine Helicopters (which with the exception of a second engines and its related components would comply as well) for Enroute IFR in IMC conditions.
At a minimum I would like to see at least a basic Autopilot and Stand By Attitude Indicator.
What's the chance of that happening in the UK?