BBC director-general Tim Davie said the corporation is 'investigating swiftly and sensitively'
It comes after BBC director-general Tim Davie said the corporation was "investigating swiftly and sensitively", according to the Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer.
Culture Secretary Ms Frazer described the allegations, first reported by The Sun, as "deeply concerning" and said the broadcaster now needs to be given space to investigate the matter and take appropriate action. Her comments come after the Culture Secretary urgently spoke to Mr Davie on Sunday as the BBC came under pressure over its handling of the complaint.
A DCMS spokeswoman previously said: "These allegations are deeply concerning. As a public service broadcaster in receipt of public funding, senior officials have stressed to the BBC that the allegations must be investigated urgently and sensitively, with the department kept informed." The family were said to have complained to the BBC on May 19 but allegedly became frustrated that the star remained on air. It is understood he is not due to be on air in the near future.Victoria Atkins, the financial secretary to the Treasury, told Sky’s Sophy Ridge On Sunday programme: "These are very, very serious allegations and the BBC have said they have processes in place.
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