Seems to depend upon who you talk to at the CAA. The IN which is still current says:
4.3 Designation of Examiners by the CAA
4.3.1 Where the procedure for designation by a UK ATO or UK AOC holder is not used, designation of the examiner must be requested from the CAA. The information specified in paragraph 4.3.2 below must be sent by e-mail to
[email protected]. For these skill tests (which exclude CPL, IR or CB IR, but include EIR and IR(R)),
If they have finally recognised that it doesn't apply it would be nice if they notified the industry.