Previous BBC Consultants Face Members of Parliament's Grilling Following Allegations of Partiality in Disclosed Document
We begin with inquiries from Tory Member of Parliament the committee chair, who leads the panel.
She commences by giving context to the leaked document authored by Michael Prescott and published in the Telegraph.
"It is not my wish for the BBC tilting this way or that way, I simply desire it straight, unbiased and equitable," he declares.
When asked if he considers the British Broadcasting Corporation is institutionally biased, the adviser responds: "No, I do not. To be clear, numerous aspects the British Broadcasting Corporation produces is exceptional - including factual and entertainment programming."
Nevertheless, he states: "There remains real work that requires attention at the BBC."
A further previous consultant BBC consultant examined by the panel, Caroline Daniel, says she views the BBC extremely earnestly and that it operates a "persistent practice and vigorous discourse" regarding fluid and multifaceted issues.
"Was the BBC willing to conduct a thorough discussion and debate and implement changes?" she questions. "As I see it, indeed, they were."
