The MP was this week elected to chair a committee for the new Constitutional Renewal Bill.

The cross party committee has been asked to review the Government's proposals on war powers, demonstrations outside parliament, the powers of the Attorney General and appointment of the judiciary.

The main Purpose of the Proposed Bill is to rebalance the relationship between Government and Parliament.

The Committee membership of 11 MPs and 11 Lords includes Commons Members such as Sir George Young and Martin Linton and from the Lords academics such as Lord Norton of Louth and former SDP Leader Lord Maclennan.

"This Bill will ensure the accountability of Government to Parliament and I feel privileged to be Chairing this Committee. The people of Hastings have long held me to account and I hope I can bring this invaluable experience to bear in the renewal of our constitutional arrangements" said Mr Foster.

The Committee has published a call for evidence – anyone interested in contributing can find further details online http://www.parliament.uk/parliamentary_committees/jcdcrb.cfm and should submit any contributions by June 12.

All submissions will be considered by the Committee along with oral evidence taken from a wide range of witnesses including activists, defence chiefs, academics, and former Attorney Generals.

Mr Foster said: "Every single person in Rye has a vested interest in the outcome of this Bill as it will affect the workings of our democracy.

"I would therefore urge everyone to "get involved" and make sure they pass their views on the Bill either to myself or directly to the committee".