Ex- BBC Consultants Undergo Parliamentary Inquiry After Allegations of Partiality in Disclosed Memorandum
We start with inquiries from Conservative MP the committee chair, that oversees the panel.
She commences by providing details to the leaked memorandum prepared by Michael Prescott and printed in the Telegraph.
"I do not desire the British Broadcasting Corporation leaning this way or that way, I just want it balanced, impartial and fair," he states.
Upon being questioned whether he considers the British Broadcasting Corporation is structurally prejudiced, Prescott responds: "No I don't. It is important to note, numerous aspects the BBC does is top-tier - including documentary and non-factual shows."
However, he continues: "There exists significant effort that must be undertaken at the British Broadcasting Corporation."
A further previous consultant British Broadcasting Corporation consultant questioned by the panel, Caroline Daniel, states she regards the British Broadcasting Corporation with great importance and that it maintains a "continuous process and vigorous discourse" on dynamic and complex issues.
"Whether the BBC was ready to engage in a thorough discussion and exchange and act accordingly?" she asks herself. "As I see it, indeed, they were."
