When I vector Aircraft into my illustrious airport not 30 odd miles from Filton I have to take mine from Class A through class G back into Class D airspace , which makes for interesting times occasionally.
Have to say If I don't need to use speed control I don't , but I have been told many many times by commercial pilots that they would far rather be sped than be given the scenic route just because of some outdated ideas on speed control.
Speed control is a very useful tool , I believe sadly neglected as a means to establish a good sequence by us smaller airfields.
Perversely , the use of radar vectors to lengthen the route of outbound aircraft is preferential to crews rather than be sat on the ground at the holding point.