Ex- British Broadcasting Corporation Consultants Undergo Parliamentary Questioning In the Wake of Allegations of Bias in Leaked Memorandum
We open with inquiries from Conservative MP the committee chair, that chairs the panel.
She commences by offering context to the unauthorized memo authored by Michael Prescott and published in the Telegraph.
"I do not desire the British Broadcasting Corporation tilting toward one side or the other, My only wish is for it balanced, fair and equitable," he states.
Upon being questioned if he thinks the British Broadcasting Corporation is structurally prejudiced, Prescott answers: "No, I do not. To be clear, a great deal the BBC does is exceptional - encompassing documentary and non-factual content."
But he adds: "There exists significant effort that requires attention at the British Broadcasting Corporation."
The second former external BBC consultant questioned by the panel, Caroline Daniel, states she takes the British Broadcasting Corporation extremely earnestly and that it has a "ongoing system and vigorous discourse" regarding dynamic and complex subjects.
"Was the BBC prepared to have a thorough discussion and argument and act accordingly?" she reflects. "In my view, yes they were."
