Former BBC Specialists Participate in MPs' Grilling Following Allegations of Prejudice in Disclosed Memo
We begin with queries from Tory Member of Parliament Caroline Dinenage, that chairs the panel.
She commences by giving background to the leaked memo authored by Michael Prescott and published in a daily publication.
"I don't want the British Broadcasting Corporation slanting this way or that way, I simply desire it neutral, fair and equitable," he states.
When asked whether he considers the British Broadcasting Corporation is structurally prejudiced, Prescott answers: "Absolutely not. To be clear, tons of stuff the British Broadcasting Corporation does is world class - including informative and fictional programming."
But he adds: "There exists significant effort that needs to be done at the British Broadcasting Corporation."
The second ex-adviser BBC consultant examined by the group, Caroline Daniel, states she views the British Broadcasting Corporation extremely earnestly and that it has a "continuous process and vigorous discourse" on dynamic and complex issues.
"Whether the BBC was ready to conduct a thorough discussion and exchange and take action?" she asks herself. "From my perspective, yes they were."
