Attorney General Kim Wilson says she's prepared to put herself forward as an MP in any constituency that needs a new Progressive Labour Party candidate.

Senator Wilson has already announced she's put herself forward to replace long-serving Walter Lister who is due to step down from Sandys South Central at the next General Election.

However, with a number of other vacancies expected to come up between now and the next election, the west end resident yesterday said she's not limiting her chances to Constituency 34.

"I'm here to serve, I really do believe that the Progressive Labour Party is the best party to represent the needs of all Bermudians and residents," she said. "And that said, I'm prepared to submit myself to a candidacy in any branch, not just 34 but any branch. That's basically a decision between the branch and the candidates committee but I'm offering my name.

"I have been a lifetime member of the party for well over 20 years and wish to continue the service to the community started by the founders of the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party, one of whom was my deceased grandfather, Robert Austin Wilson."

A by-election is due later this year in outgoing Premier Ewart Brown's Warwick South Central branch, with potential names in the frame including Sen. Wilson's Upper House colleagues Marc Bean and David Burch, and former Attorney General Phil Perinchief.

The modernisation of the PLP's constitution makes it easier for party members to challenge seats held for many years by well-known politicians.

Meanwhile, former Premier Alex Scott has already announced he's considering stepping down at the next election, while some have speculated Speaker Stanley Lowe will do the same.

Sen. Wilson, who is married with children aged eight and six, was appointed to the Upper House by Dr. Brown shortly after he came to power in October 2006. She became AG just over a year later, following Mr. Perinchief's dismissal after the 2007 election. She said last night she had gained invaluable experience in the Upper House and Cabinet and was confident she could continue her service to the community by representing a constituency.

"The issues affecting the family, in particular crime, education, affordable housing and health care are germane to all constituencies and whilst I am a resident of the Sandys community, I must be and am prepared to serve in any constituency where the party deems it necessary to most effectively advance the aims and objectives of the Government," she added.

If she does get elected to the Lower House, it would not necessarily signal the end for her as Attorney General, a job she says she loves and which has seen her spearhead reforms including Parental Responsibility legislation and moves to crack down on gang behaviour.

"Under the constitution the Attorney General must be a member of one of the Houses," said Sen. Wilson. "First and foremost, I'm here to serve so I'm prepared to serve in any capacity that any future administration deems appropriate.

"I have enjoyed my stint here and I can say, hand on heart, that I think that the team here at the Ministry of Justice has been very successful in promoting a number of initiatives that will hopefully better enhance the lives of Bermudians. But I serve at the will of the leader."