Ex- BBC Specialists Undergo MPs' Questioning After Assertions of Prejudice in Leaked Memo
We begin with queries from Conservative MP the committee chair, who oversees the committee.
She initiates by giving context to the disclosed memo written by Michael Prescott and published in a national newspaper.
"I don't want the British Broadcasting Corporation leaning toward one side or the other, I simply desire it balanced, impartial and just," he declares.
Upon being questioned if he considers the BBC is structurally prejudiced, Prescott responds: "No, I do not. It is important to note, a great deal the British Broadcasting Corporation creates is world class - encompassing documentary and entertainment programming."
Nevertheless, he states: "There remains significant effort that requires attention at the British Broadcasting Corporation."
A further previous consultant BBC consultant examined by the committee, Caroline Daniel, states she takes the British Broadcasting Corporation with great importance and that it maintains a "ongoing system and active debate" on dynamic and complex subjects.
"Was the BBC ready to conduct a proper discussion and argument and take action?" she questions. "As I see it, affirmative, they were."
