ukatco_535,
Yes we know how hard you are working and we realise that it is an imperfect world. However, the situation that happens in the STMA does not happen in the LTMA except when the moon is blue.
Imaging you taking an aircraft inbound to BIG for LL 09 and putting it on a heading to pass between OCK and BIG from half way across the channel. That I am sure you would agree is one case where it would be a good idea to briefly tell the crew just what you have in mind.
More usual of course for us to be vectored a bit and then end up at BIG so no need to tell us anything.
Get the idea where the difference is?
Regards,
DFC