Previous BBC Specialists Undergo Members of Parliament's Grilling Following Claims of Bias in Unauthorized Document
We open with queries from Tory Member of Parliament the committee chair, who chairs the group.
She commences by providing background to the disclosed memo written by Michael Prescott and printed in a daily publication.
"It is not my wish for the BBC slanting toward one side or the other, My only wish is for it neutral, unbiased and equitable," he says.
When asked if he thinks the British Broadcasting Corporation is systematically partial, the adviser answers: "Absolutely not. It is important to note, tons of stuff the British Broadcasting Corporation does is world class - encompassing documentary and entertainment shows."
Nevertheless, he states: "There is substantial tasks that needs to be done at the BBC."
The second ex-adviser British Broadcasting Corporation consultant interviewed by the panel, Caroline Daniel, remarks she takes the British Broadcasting Corporation with great importance and that it maintains a "continuous process and vigorous discourse" across dynamic and complex topics.
"Did the BBC prepared to engage in a thorough discussion and argument and take action?" she questions. "As I see it, affirmative, they were."
