Staying away for an RTA

Will district judges find it of assistance to hear oral argument as to quantum at stage 3 of the new road traffic personal injury claim process? Generally, are there any particular advantages or disadvantages to the parties in being legally represented at such a hearing?

The process is designed to work efficiently without an oral hearing. Given that the process is restricted to claims of plus £1,000 to £10,000 and the extent of the written information and documentation which will be before the District Judge, oral submissions and the citing of a selection of published decisions of other judges is unlikely to be of great benefit to either side.