Previous BBC Consultants Participate in Members of Parliament's Inquiry In the Wake of Claims of Partiality in Leaked Memorandum

We begin with queries from Tory Member of Parliament the panel's head, who leads the panel.

She opens by providing details to the disclosed memo written by Michael Prescott and printed in the Telegraph.

"It is not my wish for the British Broadcasting Corporation tilting this way or that way, I just want it neutral, impartial and just," he says.

In response to a query whether he considers the BBC is institutionally biased, he responds: "Absolutely not. Let's be clear, tons of stuff the British Broadcasting Corporation produces is exceptional - both factual and non-factual shows."

Nevertheless, he states: "There is real work that must be undertaken at the BBC."

The second ex-adviser BBC adviser examined by the committee, Caroline Daniel, says she takes the BBC very seriously and that it has a "continuous process and lively discussion" regarding evolving and intricate topics.

"Was the BBC willing to conduct a thorough discussion and exchange and take action?" she asks herself. "In my view, yes they were."