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UK Hours I got free?

Two years ago I got a scholarship through the air cadets that gave me 12 hours of flying including a 20 minute solo. Two years later I am now looking to do a PPL. I have found a flight school that use the same aircraft that is used by the scheme and I am currently waiting a response from them. I have a few questions about the situation I'm in.

1) Can I count the 12 hours that I did 2 years ago towards the overall hours required
2) Is a LAPL suitable as I have no intention of going out the country since I don't have a passport anyway and I want to keep it relatively cheap as I'm young.

Thank you in advance for answering these admittedly somewhat confused questions.
EDIT: Sorry this may be the wrong place. IF it is MODs please do feel free to move it.

Hi,

1. Yes, the hours count. Hours never expire. Don't worry about it :)
2. I'm no instructor, and not 100% sure, but I think an LAPL is fine. I believe you're limited to MTOW of 2000kg instead of 5700kg. Doubt you'll find many hobby pilots flying those around!