Originally Posted by
chevvron
Totally wrong! In class G, the controller would reply something like 'no known (or observed if using radar and you are identified) traffic to affect descent to altitude xxxx'
'Something like'? They either follow the procedure correctly, or not. It isn't a clearance either. If you are IMC and therefore DS under UK FIS rules in class G, you will be descended and given standard separation against other traffic/contacts to the ASA/TSL. Once at the ASA/TSL it is the pilot's decision if they want to descend further. If they do chose to, then they will automatically be given a TS as no controller is allowed to give a DS below a safe altitude/level.
I don't know how to make this all any clearer.