For what its worth the strategy is correct. TMA's (with the biggest level bust problem) first, then area units, the busiest first. Prestwick will open with Mode S so that MACC controllers maintain continuity. The Swanwick displays are a little more difficult to change.
As for 'spy in the cab' I think that notion is ridiculous. Pilots and controllers make errors, and if the systems are capable of pointing these errors our BEFORE there is an incident then that is a very good thing. STCA points out a lack of separation, shall we pull that because its embarrasing???
TC displays/systems: so what would you like TC systems to do?