Previous British Broadcasting Corporation Advisers Face MPs' Inquiry Following Allegations of Bias in Leaked Document
We open with questions from Conservative lawmaker the committee chair, that chairs the group.
She opens by offering background to the leaked memo prepared by Michael Prescott and published in a national newspaper.
"It is not my wish for the British Broadcasting Corporation leaning in any particular direction, I just want it straight, fair and equitable," he declares.
When asked if he thinks the British Broadcasting Corporation is structurally prejudiced, the adviser answers: "No I don't. Let's be clear, a great deal the British Broadcasting Corporation produces is world class - both informative and entertainment content."
But he adds: "There is real work that requires attention at the British Broadcasting Corporation."
A further ex-adviser BBC consultant questioned by the panel, Caroline Daniel, remarks she regards the British Broadcasting Corporation with great importance and that it maintains a "continuous process and lively discussion" regarding dynamic and complex topics.
"Whether the BBC was willing to conduct a proper dialogue and debate and take action?" she questions. "As I see it, yes they were."