David Moffat criticizes Treasury's lack of support following the death of his daughter, Chloe Moffat, after a management meeting.
David Moffat expressed frustration with the Treasury's lack of responsibility regarding the death of his daughter, Chloe Moffat, who took her own life the day after a management meeting. Chloe Moffat served as a personal assistant to a Treasury director and died on May 20 last year following a meeting where she was accused of sharing confidential information. David Moffat noted that the Treasury failed to provide adequate support or safeguarding during the meeting, where Chloe Moffat was asked if she would lose her job but was told the outcome could not be determined. A coroner's inquest found that the Treasury did not follow its written disciplinary policy, which would have indicated a likely penalty of a written warning rather than dismissal. The Treasury stated it will learn from the tragedy and has introduced immediate changes to guidance and wellbeing arrangements. David Moffat and his wife are currently considering whether they will pursue further action to be ensure that lessons are learned from the loss.