As an outsider - ie not directly employed within the aviation industry - can I make an observation?
I have noticed recently that at least one controller at Manchester now adds a additional comment to their runway crossing clearance. The controller seems to use the expressions 'hold short - landing traffic' etc. And I have also heard a lineup clearance being given as 'line up and hold 06L - crossing traffic'.
To me it certainly makes one aware that there is something else moving, rather than just 'Hold short of 24R at D1'. Does this additional comment help to clarify the clearance, and should it be made mandatory?