a labour peer, lady prosser complained that a new commissioner, lord shinkwin, had refused to come to a lib dem peer thought the commissioner was suffering from "hang—ups". first peers were given details of the appointments process. recent appointments to the equality and human rights commission have been carried out with in accordance with the code of practice for public appointments. successful applicants have been six elected on merit through an open and fair competition. well, i thank the noble lady flat reply, but if that is correct, how is it that is the first of the recent appointments, despite not being recognised as by the interview panel, who has subsequently refused to attend board meetings, and to certain of his demands —— until certain of his demands have been met. a commissioner whose term of office ended in january 2017, that the term of office would not be renewed that it should be. no reason was given, even though there is a requirement under the rules to do so, and even though, the termination letter highly praised the work and contribution of the commissioner in que