A scrutiny panel refers to a group of individuals who carefully examine or investigate something to gather information and assess its quality, effectiveness, or legitimacy. Full definition
But he says he will repay any money if the party's internal scrutiny panel - which is looking at all MPs expenses claims - asks him to. (news.bbc.co.uk)
They were allowed within the rules but he agreed to repay the money after talking to the Conservative Party scrutiny panel set up to investigate suspect claims. (news.bbc.co.uk)
The government has given its support to Labour backbencher David Chaytor's private member's bill on public scrutiny panels, meaning its measures are likely to become law. (politics.co.uk)