I'm expecting to have to read it back to the fuel guy soon...
You never know!
I agree this repeating of the QNH "n" times is quite OTT and certainly when combined with a Flight Level is open to error.
We seem to live in a world where slavish adherence to "procedures" is overriding good practice. Now don't get me wrong I am all for SOPs and correct phraseology but it is, in my opinion, better to do the "right thing" than to do "things right".
When you introduce a procedure to fix a "problem" you have to be careful that you do not generate a list of more potential problems. What I see in aviation these days are knee-jerk reactions because there has been one or two incidents instead of really thinking through the aim and ensuring all involved are correctly trained through
understanding of the reasons behind why the procedures are in place.
I cannot see any really big deal with level restrictions though so long as they are given in a timely manner. If you can make the level it's ok and if you cannot it's still ok - just advise ATC accordingly.