A friend we sing with has written to Smiths exactly on these lines (ie it costs you nothing to tick the box when you apply) but I don't think they have had a response. As he has taken the "there is no more music so that's it" stance, I would guess he doesn't see it as relevant.

I am still awaiting the promised response from PRS - it will be interesting to see what their view is. They are at the end of the day part of the problem/solution as well