Ex- British Broadcasting Corporation Consultants Face MPs' Questioning In the Wake of Claims of Prejudice in Leaked Memorandum
We begin with inquiries from Tory Member of Parliament the panel's head, who leads the group.
She opens by providing context to the unauthorized document prepared by Michael Prescott and printed in a national newspaper.
"I do not desire the British Broadcasting Corporation slanting toward one side or the other, I just want it neutral, impartial and just," he declares.
In response to a query if he thinks the BBC is structurally prejudiced, the adviser replies: "No I don't. It is important to note, tons of stuff the BBC produces is world class - including documentary and entertainment shows."
Nevertheless, he states: "There remains substantial tasks that needs to be done at the BBC."
A further previous consultant BBC consultant interviewed by the committee, Caroline Daniel, remarks she regards the BBC with great importance and that it maintains a "ongoing system and vigorous discourse" on evolving and intricate subjects.
"Whether the BBC was willing to engage in a genuine discussion and exchange and implement changes?" she asks herself. "In my view, yes they were."
