Ms Liz Joyce:

The inquiry was raised with me. I responded to say that I did not think it was good practice or recommend it. I assumed that was the end of the matter because I heard nothing further about it. Obviously, in general terms, HR may be approached from time to time within the organisation for exceptional circumstances. I recognise this happens from time to time. In relation to this particular issue, I gave an opinion and assumed the matter was closed at that point in time.