Ex- British Broadcasting Corporation Consultants Undergo Parliamentary Inquiry After Assertions of Bias in Leaked Memo
We begin with queries from Tory Member of Parliament Caroline Dinenage, that leads the group.
She opens by giving context to the disclosed memo written by Michael Prescott and published in a daily publication.
"I don't want the British Broadcasting Corporation slanting in any particular direction, I just want it straight, fair and just," he says.
In response to a query if he considers the British Broadcasting Corporation is institutionally biased, Prescott replies: "No, I do not. Let's be clear, a great deal the British Broadcasting Corporation produces is world class - encompassing factual and fictional shows."
However, he continues: "There exists significant effort that needs to be done at the BBC."
Another previous consultant British Broadcasting Corporation consultant questioned by the committee, Caroline Daniel, states she views the British Broadcasting Corporation extremely earnestly and that it operates a "persistent practice and lively discussion" regarding fluid and multifaceted subjects.
"Was the BBC willing to engage in a proper discussion and argument and implement changes?" she asks herself. "In my view, yes they were."