69.— The Minister, if of opinion—

(a) that it is not desirable or F72[practicable] for the witness to give evidence in person in the state concerned, and

(b) that the request complies with section 68,

may request the President of the District Court to nominate a judge of that Court to summon the witness to attend at a suitable venue within the judge’s district for the purpose of giving effect to the request.