Previous British Broadcasting Corporation Consultants Face Members of Parliament's Grilling After Allegations of Bias in Leaked Memorandum
We start with questions from Conservative lawmaker Caroline Dinenage, that leads the committee.
She opens by giving details to the disclosed memo written by Michael Prescott and released in a national newspaper.
"I do not desire the BBC tilting this way or that way, My only wish is for it straight, unbiased and equitable," he states.
Upon being questioned if he thinks the BBC is institutionally biased, the adviser replies: "No, I do not. It is important to note, numerous aspects the British Broadcasting Corporation does is world class - including documentary and non-factual content."
Nevertheless, he states: "There exists significant effort that must be undertaken at the British Broadcasting Corporation."
A further ex-adviser British Broadcasting Corporation specialist examined by the committee, Caroline Daniel, says she regards the BBC very seriously and that it operates a "persistent practice and vigorous discourse" across fluid and multifaceted subjects.
"Did the BBC willing to have a proper discussion and exchange and implement changes?" she questions. "In my view, indeed, they were."
