Former BBC Consultants Participate in MPs' Inquiry Following Claims of Bias in Unauthorized Memorandum
We begin with queries from Tory Member of Parliament the committee chair, who chairs the committee.
She initiates by offering context to the leaked memo authored by Michael Prescott and released in a national newspaper.
"I do not desire the British Broadcasting Corporation leaning toward one side or the other, I simply desire it neutral, fair and just," he declares.
In response to a query whether he believes the British Broadcasting Corporation is structurally prejudiced, the adviser answers: "No I don't. It is important to note, tons of stuff the British Broadcasting Corporation produces is world class - both factual and fictional programming."
Nevertheless, he states: "There remains substantial tasks that must be undertaken at the BBC."
A further former external British Broadcasting Corporation adviser examined by the committee, Caroline Daniel, states she views the BBC extremely earnestly and that it maintains a "continuous process and vigorous discourse" regarding evolving and intricate issues.
"Did the BBC willing to conduct a thorough dialogue and argument and implement changes?" she reflects. "In my view, indeed, they were."
