Ex- British Broadcasting Corporation Specialists Face MPs' Inquiry In the Wake of Assertions of Prejudice in Leaked Document
We open with questions from Conservative lawmaker Caroline Dinenage, who oversees the group.
She opens by giving background to the leaked memorandum written by Michael Prescott and printed in the Telegraph.
"It is not my wish for the British Broadcasting Corporation leaning in any particular direction, I simply desire it neutral, impartial and fair," he declares.
In response to a query if he thinks the British Broadcasting Corporation is systematically partial, the adviser replies: "Absolutely not. Let's be clear, numerous aspects the British Broadcasting Corporation produces is world class - encompassing factual and entertainment content."
But he adds: "There remains real work that must be undertaken at the BBC."
Another previous consultant British Broadcasting Corporation consultant questioned by the committee, Caroline Daniel, says she takes the BBC extremely earnestly and that it operates a "persistent practice and active debate" across evolving and intricate topics.
"Was the BBC willing to conduct a genuine discussion and exchange and act accordingly?" she questions. "As I see it, indeed, they were."
