Previous British Broadcasting Corporation Consultants Face Parliamentary Inquiry Following Claims of Prejudice in Unauthorized Memorandum
We open with inquiries from Conservative lawmaker the committee chair, that chairs the group.
She initiates by offering context to the disclosed document authored by Michael Prescott and printed in a daily publication.
"I don't want the BBC leaning in any particular direction, My only wish is for it balanced, impartial and equitable," he declares.
Upon being questioned if he considers the BBC is structurally prejudiced, Prescott replies: "No, I do not. To be clear, a great deal the BBC does is top-tier - encompassing documentary and non-factual content."
However, he continues: "There remains substantial tasks that needs to be done at the BBC."
Another previous consultant BBC consultant questioned by the committee, Caroline Daniel, says she takes the BBC very seriously and that it maintains a "persistent practice and vigorous discourse" regarding fluid and multifaceted issues.
"Was the BBC prepared to conduct a proper conversation and argument and act accordingly?" she questions. "As I see it, yes they were."
