Thanks MattC123 - Fortunately they got back to me and said no problem I can go back to my online application to fill in the questions then mail them once it is complete.
That was a close call - with what, 8000 odd applicants and only 12 places, missing out on completing such a vital aspect of the application would mean my chances would have quickly dropped to zero percent
On a side note - how much aviation experience are they really looking for? Clearly, everyone needs to demonstrate a great deal of enthusiasm and flair for aviation in general, but would lack of real flying experience be detrimental to my application chances? I say this because my career so far has consisted of studying law at university, in fact I am currently training at a law firm which has precisely nothing to do with flying what so ever