Ex- British Broadcasting Corporation Consultants Undergo MPs' Questioning In the Wake of Allegations of Partiality in Unauthorized Document
We begin with questions from Tory Member of Parliament Caroline Dinenage, that leads the panel.
She commences by providing background to the leaked memo authored by Michael Prescott and released in a national newspaper.
"I don't want the British Broadcasting Corporation tilting toward one side or the other, I simply desire it neutral, impartial and just," he states.
When asked whether he considers the British Broadcasting Corporation is structurally prejudiced, he answers: "No I don't. To be clear, numerous aspects the British Broadcasting Corporation does is top-tier - including informative and fictional shows."
Nevertheless, he states: "There exists real work that requires attention at the BBC."
Another previous consultant BBC specialist questioned by the committee, Caroline Daniel, states she takes the BBC very seriously and that it operates a "persistent practice and lively discussion" on fluid and multifaceted topics.
"Whether the BBC was ready to conduct a proper discussion and argument and implement changes?" she questions. "As I see it, affirmative, they were."