Your book wouldn't fly in the states
Perhaps in the States 'one' complies to FAA Rules & Regs...
The way we do it, under ICAO Rules & Regs,
BEFORE handoff to Tower. one must advise the pilot the Distance from Touchdown & include the
NEXT Unit's Frequency...
Bull**** or crap, I think it necessary info, as HEATHROW DIRECTOR pointed out, me too, have seen too many
'glitches' happen by certain operators....