I only raised this point to get some clarification of something I have noticed more and more recently. It may well have been in place for some years but I'm definately hearing it more often thesedays.
It also hightlights another matter - namely the ever increasing differences between UK and other European procedures.
I've never (I don't think) heard such calls outside of the UK.
Likewise that old chestnut of always being cleared for Localiser then Glidepath - as separate clearances in UK, but overseas simply being cleared for the ILS when on an intercept heading. I've read many attempted explanations but, quite frankly, they don't make sense and simply clog up the RT at busy airports. A delayed ILS clearance due excessive RT can put you high - pointless really.
The simple solution the original problem - don't accept a line up clearance untill pre take off checks (or equivalent) are complete. Then you are always ready immediate.