There is apparently also concern that too many BBC comedy shows promote a London-centric and left-wing view of the world.
Tory MP Ben Bradley said: “In recent years lots of BBC comedy shows are just constant left-wing rants about the Tories and Brexit.
Writer Simon Blackwell, known for his work on political comedy shows including The Thick of It and Veep, said the “upper echelons of the BBC have never really given two s***s about comedy”.
Mr Davie has taken over as BBC director general from Tony Hall, who spent seven years in the role.