Former British Broadcasting Corporation Specialists Participate in MPs' Inquiry Following Claims of Partiality in Disclosed Memo

We start with questions from Conservative MP Caroline Dinenage, that leads the committee.

She initiates by giving details to the disclosed memo authored by Michael Prescott and released in a daily publication.

"It is not my wish for the British Broadcasting Corporation tilting in any particular direction, I simply desire it straight, fair and equitable," he states.

When asked if he considers the British Broadcasting Corporation is structurally prejudiced, he responds: "No, I do not. It is important to note, a great deal the BBC does is world class - including factual and entertainment shows."

However, he continues: "There remains real work that requires attention at the British Broadcasting Corporation."

A further former external BBC consultant interviewed by the committee, Caroline Daniel, states she views the British Broadcasting Corporation with great importance and that it has a "continuous process and active debate" across fluid and multifaceted issues.

"Was the BBC willing to have a genuine dialogue and argument and act accordingly?" she questions. "From my perspective, yes they were."