Previous British Broadcasting Corporation Consultants Undergo Parliamentary Questioning After Allegations of Bias in Disclosed Memo
We begin with questions from Conservative MP the committee chair, that chairs the panel.
She initiates by offering background to the unauthorized document prepared by Michael Prescott and printed in a national newspaper.
"I do not desire the BBC slanting this way or that way, I just want it straight, impartial and just," he declares.
When asked whether he considers the BBC is institutionally biased, the adviser replies: "Absolutely not. Let's be clear, a great deal the British Broadcasting Corporation produces is world class - both factual and entertainment programming."
Nevertheless, he states: "There remains significant effort that must be undertaken at the British Broadcasting Corporation."
The second previous consultant British Broadcasting Corporation consultant interviewed by the committee, Caroline Daniel, says she views the BBC with great importance and that it maintains a "continuous process and lively discussion" regarding fluid and multifaceted topics.
"Was the BBC prepared to have a proper discussion and debate and act accordingly?" she reflects. "From my perspective, affirmative, they were."
