The mother of a young Treasury employee who died by suicide is demanding changes to the UK government department's disciplinary procedures. Chloe Moffat, 26, a personal assistant with an exemplary record, was called into a surprise meeting regarding an anonymous complaint.
During the meeting, her access to systems was suspended. When she asked if she would lose her job, managers said they could not predict the outcome. The inquest heard Moffat was not allowed a support person and was told not to speak to colleagues about the matter.
She died the next day. Friends said she was convinced she would be fired and was devastated by the potential reputational damage.
Her mother, Anne Moffat, stated the events created a clear sequence leading to her daughter's distress. The Treasury is now piloting new advice and providing manager training. A senior HR adviser said reassuring Moffat she was unlikely to be dismissed would have been "unhelpful" at that stage.