Despegue
since you like to be argumentative,
the phraseology that you disagree with, is listed in the UK AIP GEN 1-7-49.
http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com/aip/cu...GEN_1_7_en.pdf
Whether you like it or not, on a personal basis, that is the list of approved UK phraseology that differs from the ICAO standard phraseology.
This is ICAO SARP compliant, so I really struggle to find anymore grounds for you to argue with, other than the fact that "you don't like it"
If you brief yourself correctly upon entering UK airspace, according to the UK AIP, you would have no need to query whether the phraseology means you are cleared for the ILS or not.
I appreciate the fact that, however, if in doubt, you are quite right in asking confirmation. But to make it a habit, means you haven't briefed yourself appropriately. Or that you are deliberately being a c**t !
Kind regards