Controlled Airspace Classes UK - confusion
Hi guys,
Currently brushing up before I start my multi engine ground school course, and getting myself a bit confused...
Having revisited the Airspace Classification, I think I've got an handle on what it's all about:
Classes of airspace are there to tell you what is the minimum Air traffic service you'd expect to receive/comply to in controlled airspace- correct?
What is confusing me is this:
For Class D Airspace, via ICAO definitions:
" Aircraft operating under IFR and SVFR are separated from each other, and are given traffic information in respect of VFR flights. "
What is the point in this? Why would telling someone who is flying IFR the location of VFR traffic they can't see help them? Surely they would also be under radar ATS control if flying within Class D Airspace, so they couldn't take any action based on that information?
Thank you for any insight!