Previous BBC Consultants Undergo MPs' Grilling In the Wake of Assertions of Prejudice in Leaked Memorandum

We begin with questions from Tory Member of Parliament the committee chair, that leads the group.

She initiates by offering background to the leaked document authored by Michael Prescott and published in a daily publication.

"I don't want the British Broadcasting Corporation slanting this way or that way, I just want it neutral, impartial and fair," he says.

When asked if he considers the British Broadcasting Corporation is structurally prejudiced, the adviser replies: "No I don't. Let's be clear, a great deal the British Broadcasting Corporation produces is world class - both informative and non-factual programming."

Nevertheless, he states: "There remains significant effort that requires attention at the BBC."

The second previous consultant British Broadcasting Corporation consultant examined by the group, Caroline Daniel, says she takes the British Broadcasting Corporation with great importance and that it operates a "persistent practice and active debate" regarding fluid and multifaceted issues.

"Did the BBC prepared to engage in a proper dialogue and argument and act accordingly?" she asks herself. "From my perspective, yes they were."