Ex- BBC Advisers Face Members of Parliament's Grilling After Allegations of Bias in Unauthorized Document
We start with inquiries from Conservative lawmaker Caroline Dinenage, that leads the committee.
She commences by providing context to the unauthorized memo written by Michael Prescott and released in a daily publication.
"I don't want the British Broadcasting Corporation leaning in any particular direction, I just want it neutral, fair and equitable," he states.
In response to a query whether he considers the BBC is structurally prejudiced, Prescott responds: "No, I do not. It is important to note, tons of stuff the British Broadcasting Corporation creates is top-tier - both factual and non-factual shows."
But he adds: "There exists substantial tasks that must be undertaken at the British Broadcasting Corporation."
The second previous consultant British Broadcasting Corporation specialist questioned by the group, Caroline Daniel, remarks she regards the BBC with great importance and that it maintains a "continuous process and vigorous discourse" across dynamic and complex topics.
"Was the BBC ready to conduct a genuine dialogue and argument and implement changes?" she questions. "From my perspective, indeed, they were."
