Can anyone explain why Luton inbounds are expected to recite type and QNH when in the rest of the world Approach controllers look at thier strips to see what type you are (isn't that what they are for?) and if you've quoted the ATIS they also know what QNH you have, and in any case are going to ask for another readback when cleared to an altitude...How pointless is this?
Also, why does LTN always say "warning stepped climb" and need telling type with the departure clearance when nowhere else does? Why don't they also say "warning multiple turns and don't forget to follow the SID" or "put your wheels up" and "don't forget your checklists" too?
Bizarre place, not entirely of this world.