Previous British Broadcasting Corporation Advisers Participate in MPs' Questioning After Allegations of Partiality in Unauthorized Memorandum
We begin with questions from Conservative MP the committee chair, that leads the group.
She initiates by offering background to the disclosed memorandum prepared by Michael Prescott and published in a national newspaper.
"I do not desire the BBC leaning in any particular direction, I just want it straight, fair and fair," he says.
Upon being questioned if he considers the BBC is systematically partial, Prescott responds: "No, I do not. To be clear, numerous aspects the British Broadcasting Corporation produces is exceptional - encompassing factual and entertainment content."
However, he continues: "There exists real work that must be undertaken at the BBC."
The second former external BBC consultant questioned by the group, Caroline Daniel, says she regards the British Broadcasting Corporation extremely earnestly and that it has a "persistent practice and active debate" across evolving and intricate topics.
"Was the BBC prepared to engage in a thorough dialogue and exchange and implement changes?" she questions. "From my perspective, indeed, they were."
