Former BBC Consultants Participate in MPs' Questioning After Assertions of Bias in Leaked Memorandum

We start with queries from Conservative lawmaker the panel's head, that chairs the committee.

She initiates by offering context to the leaked memo prepared by Michael Prescott and printed in a national newspaper.

"I do not desire the British Broadcasting Corporation tilting in any particular direction, I just want it neutral, unbiased and fair," he declares.

When asked whether he considers the British Broadcasting Corporation is institutionally biased, Prescott replies: "No I don't. To be clear, numerous aspects the British Broadcasting Corporation produces is top-tier - encompassing documentary and entertainment programming."

However, he continues: "There is substantial tasks that must be undertaken at the British Broadcasting Corporation."

The second ex-adviser BBC consultant questioned by the panel, Caroline Daniel, states she regards the British Broadcasting Corporation extremely earnestly and that it maintains a "continuous process and vigorous discourse" regarding fluid and multifaceted subjects.

"Did the BBC ready to have a proper conversation and exchange and act accordingly?" she questions. "From my perspective, yes they were."