And to add my 2 penneth as our procedures are being scrutinized!!
I was actually trying to praise EMA appr but then people don't seem to be able to spot praise on these forums. Really, regardless of what phrase is used, my point was that aircraft requesting to enter the zone for whatever reason are usually made quite clear that they should "await zone clearance" or are "not yet cleared to enter". I've not hear this elsewhere and in the context of the original thread topic it's a feather in the cap for East Mids.
You are of course correct with regards the VFR term - I've not flown during the day yet this year so all I've had recently have been Special VFR.
I have always found Luton App to be considerate and helpful personally.
So have I. And did I say they weren't?