🔗 Share this article Previous British Broadcasting Corporation Specialists Face Parliamentary Inquiry Following Allegations of Bias in Leaked Memorandum We start with questions from Conservative MP the committee chair, who chairs the panel. She initiates by offering details to the disclosed memorandum 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, My only wish is for it balanced, fair and fair," he declares. In response to a query whether he believes the BBC is institutionally biased, the adviser answers: "No, I do not. To be clear, tons of stuff the BBC produces is top-tier - encompassing documentary and entertainment content." However, he continues: "There exists substantial tasks that requires attention at the British Broadcasting Corporation." The second previous consultant BBC specialist interviewed by the committee, Caroline Daniel, states she views the BBC very seriously and that it maintains a "persistent practice and lively discussion" on fluid and multifaceted subjects. "Was the BBC ready to conduct a thorough dialogue and exchange and act accordingly?" she questions. "As I see it, yes they were."