Former BBC Advisers Face Members of Parliament's Questioning Following Claims of Bias in Unauthorized Memorandum
We open with inquiries from Tory Member of Parliament Caroline Dinenage, who oversees the committee.
She opens by providing details to the unauthorized memorandum prepared by Michael Prescott and released in a daily publication.
"I don't want the BBC slanting in any particular direction, My only wish is for it neutral, fair and equitable," he says.
In response to a query if he thinks the BBC is systematically partial, the adviser responds: "Absolutely not. It is important to note, numerous aspects the BBC creates is top-tier - encompassing factual and non-factual shows."
But he adds: "There is significant effort that must be undertaken at the British Broadcasting Corporation."
The second ex-adviser BBC adviser questioned by the committee, Caroline Daniel, says she regards the BBC extremely earnestly and that it has a "ongoing system and lively discussion" across fluid and multifaceted subjects.
"Whether the BBC was willing to have a proper conversation and exchange and take action?" she questions. "As I see it, indeed, they were."
