Former British Broadcasting Corporation Advisers Undergo MPs' Questioning In the Wake of Assertions of Bias in Disclosed Memorandum

Ex- British Broadcasting Corporation consultants appearing at MPs

We start with inquiries from Tory Member of Parliament Caroline Dinenage, that oversees the committee.

She commences by giving background to the disclosed memorandum written by Michael Prescott and released in a national newspaper.

"I don't want the British Broadcasting Corporation tilting in any particular direction, I simply desire it balanced, unbiased and fair," he says.

In response to a query whether he thinks the British Broadcasting Corporation is systematically partial, the adviser replies: "No, I do not. Let's be clear, numerous aspects the British Broadcasting Corporation does is exceptional - including documentary and fictional programming."

But he adds: "There is real work that must be undertaken at the British Broadcasting Corporation."

Another former external British Broadcasting Corporation consultant questioned by the committee, Caroline Daniel, remarks she regards the BBC very seriously and that it has a "persistent practice and lively discussion" across fluid and multifaceted topics.

"Did the BBC prepared to engage in a proper conversation and debate and implement changes?" she questions. "In my view, indeed, they were."
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