Ex- British Broadcasting Corporation Advisers Participate in MPs' Inquiry After Assertions of Partiality in Unauthorized Memorandum
We start with questions from Tory Member of Parliament Caroline Dinenage, that leads the panel.
She commences by giving details to the unauthorized memo written by Michael Prescott and published in a national newspaper.
"I do not desire the British Broadcasting Corporation slanting in any particular direction, I simply desire it neutral, fair and just," he says.
When asked if he thinks the BBC is institutionally biased, the adviser replies: "No I don't. It is important to note, numerous aspects the BBC does is top-tier - including factual and fictional shows."
But he adds: "There is real work that requires attention at the BBC."
The second former external BBC adviser examined by the group, Caroline Daniel, says she views the BBC with great importance and that it has a "persistent practice and active debate" regarding dynamic and complex subjects.
"Was the BBC willing to have a thorough dialogue and debate and implement changes?" she questions. "From my perspective, indeed, they were."
