Can you please advise on the best course of action?

[echat11]

No I understand that. My point was just that the vidence will have to be submitted in any case. Which begs the question, why does the solicitor want to have the evidence prior to the DQ being even completed. I assume they have also paid e fee to lift the case being stayed, so if they will see the evidence 14 days prior to the hearing why ask for it in advance? Do they have to pay an extra fee when going to a hearing?

The Court would expect both parties to narrow the issues, if there is something of substance regards evidence it could compel the other-side to change course regarding the case, also saving wasted costs etc.

[apsr90]

Is the total amount of the claim only £300?

It's actually less than that. It includes ccourt and solicitor fees.

[Pezza54]

That explains why the solicitor is so keen to settle quickly.
Even if the claimant wins at the hearing the solicitor's non recoverable fee will be more than the claim.