Previous British Broadcasting Corporation Specialists Participate in Members of Parliament's Inquiry In the Wake of Assertions of Partiality in Unauthorized Document
We begin with questions from Conservative lawmaker the panel's head, that leads the group.
She opens by providing background to the leaked memo authored by Michael Prescott and published in the Telegraph.
"I do not desire the British Broadcasting Corporation leaning in any particular direction, I simply desire it balanced, impartial and equitable," he declares.
Upon being questioned if he believes the BBC is structurally prejudiced, he responds: "No I don't. Let's be clear, numerous aspects the British Broadcasting Corporation does is exceptional - both informative and fictional programming."
But he adds: "There remains real work that requires attention at the British Broadcasting Corporation."
A further ex-adviser BBC specialist examined by the committee, Caroline Daniel, states she views the BBC very seriously and that it maintains a "ongoing system and active debate" across fluid and multifaceted subjects.
"Was the BBC willing to engage in a thorough discussion and argument and implement changes?" she questions. "In my view, yes they were."
