Former British Broadcasting Corporation Consultants Undergo Members of Parliament's Questioning In the Wake of Allegations of Bias in Disclosed Memorandum
We start with inquiries from Tory Member of Parliament the panel's head, who oversees the group.
She initiates by giving context to the disclosed memorandum written by Michael Prescott and released in the Telegraph.
"It is not my wish for the British Broadcasting Corporation slanting toward one side or the other, I simply desire it straight, fair and equitable," he says.
Upon being questioned if he thinks the British Broadcasting Corporation is systematically partial, Prescott replies: "No I don't. It is important to note, tons of stuff the BBC produces is exceptional - including informative and entertainment shows."
Nevertheless, he states: "There exists real work that requires attention at the British Broadcasting Corporation."
A further previous consultant British Broadcasting Corporation specialist interviewed by the panel, Caroline Daniel, states she regards the BBC extremely earnestly and that it maintains a "continuous process and active debate" across dynamic and complex issues.
"Was the BBC prepared to conduct a thorough discussion and debate and implement changes?" she reflects. "In my view, affirmative, they were."