Brain Fade
My Mats pt2 states
Section 4-5
2.1.4
Visual Approaches and Self-Positioning Approaches
"ATC WILL NOT suggest visual or self-positioning approaches; such clearances should only be approved in response to a positive request from a pilot."
That is the difference between us and GLA. I don't know the reasoning behind this discrepancy, but it is there in black and white.
Now you know the reason I hope this will put an end to your incessant whingeing on this particular point