Ex- British Broadcasting Corporation Consultants Undergo MPs' Questioning After Claims of Prejudice in Leaked Memorandum
We open with inquiries from Conservative lawmaker the committee chair, that leads the committee.
She initiates by providing context to the leaked memo authored by Michael Prescott and published in a daily publication.
"It is not my wish for the British Broadcasting Corporation leaning toward one side or the other, I just want it straight, fair and equitable," he states.
In response to a query if he believes the BBC is structurally prejudiced, Prescott answers: "No I don't. To be clear, tons of stuff the BBC does is world class - encompassing informative and entertainment shows."
But he adds: "There remains significant effort that requires attention at the British Broadcasting Corporation."
A further ex-adviser British Broadcasting Corporation adviser interviewed by the panel, Caroline Daniel, says she views the British Broadcasting Corporation with great importance and that it maintains a "persistent practice and active debate" across evolving and intricate issues.
"Whether the BBC was ready to conduct a proper discussion and argument and take action?" she asks herself. "As I see it, yes they were."
