Gareth Beer

Reform UKMember for Sir Gaerfyrddin

In the Seventh Senedd

Last spoke 21 October 2026

Speeches: 23; 17 in Plenary, 6 in committee
Words spoken: 2,032; Spoken in Welsh: 0%
Votes cast: 52; of 52 held while sitting
Committee attendance: 75%; 3 of 4 meetings
Voted with the government: 23%; 12 of 52 votes where it took a side
Votes against own party: 0
Oral questions asked: 3
Written questions tabled: 5

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Recent speeches and questions

All speeches

21 October 2026Plenary
Members' Legislative Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): An NHS first Bill
I believe that the NHS first Bill has worthy ambitions, as long as the NHS is able to deliver the care when required. All my constituents ask for is a local medical centre or a hospital that can treat them quickly, with local expertise. Gwyn Williams has…
14 October 2026Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Finance
Cabinet Minister, whilst your colleague is in America deep-seeking the meaning of artificial intelligence, and the First Minister is running around Cardiff market, there are some very pressing challenges in Carmarthenshire affecting rural communities…
13 October 2026Plenary
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Transport: Climate Adaptation and Resilience in Wales's Transport Network
—do not need another—.
13 October 2026Plenary
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Transport: Climate Adaptation and Resilience in Wales's Transport Network
Deputy Minister, one of my staff recently left Carmarthen at 6.20 in the morning and did not arrive here in Cardiff bay until 11 o'clock. Getting to the bay or the Senedd by train or bus takes longer than flying to Malta. That said, when it comes to…
7 October 2026Plenary
Short Debate: The importance of port infrastructure and maritime traffic to the Welsh economy
Thank you, Ben, for the one-minute opportunity here. Ports are gateways to jobs, investment and growth. They are vital to communities across Wales, yet Welsh businesses are being squeezed by high energy costs and held back by poor infrastructure. Congested…
6 October 2026Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, can I ask for a statement on the Government's plans for improving pre-application consultations for major energy infrastructure developments, including solar farms, windfarms, new pylons and substations? My constituents feel ignored and dismayed…

Recent votes

Full voting record

Date	Vote on	Vote	Result
21 Oct 2026	Welsh Labour Debate - the M4 around NewportMotion without amendment	For	Agreed
21 Oct 2026	Reform UK Debate - Prostate cancer strategyMotion without amendment	For	Agreed
21 Oct 2026	Members Legislative Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv) - an NHS first Bill	For	Agreed
14 Oct 2026	Reform UK Debate - local referendums on council tax risesMotion as amended	Against	Agreed
14 Oct 2026	Reform UK Debate - local referendums on council tax risesAmendment 1, tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan	Against	Agreed
14 Oct 2026	Reform UK Debate - local referendums on council tax risesMotion without amendment	For	Rejected
7 Oct 2026	Reform UK Debate - access to HMOs and social housing for foreign nationals. Cynnig wedi’i ddiwygio	Against	Agreed
7 Oct 2026	Reform UK Debate - access to HMOs and social housing for foreign nationalsAmendment 1, tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan a Lynne Neagle	Against	Agreed
7 Oct 2026	Reform UK Debate - access to HMOs and social housing for foreign nationalsMotion without amendment	For	Rejected
7 Oct 2026	Reform UK Debate - regional rugbyAmendment 1, tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan	Against	Rejected

Contact

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Email: Gareth.Beer-AS@senedd.cymru
Phone: 0300 200 7201
Post: Welsh Parliament, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF99 1SN

Committees

Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee

Written questions

Register of interests

Remunerated Employment, Directorships etc.

In respect of
Spouse
Employer
Sarah Edwards MS
Post
Senior caseworker
Date of change
8 July 2026
Registered 1 July 2026
In respect of
Member
Employer
Swansea Quality Lettings Ltd.
Post
Director
Remuneration
Band 1: up to £100 a year
Hours each week
Category 1: Less than 5 hours per week
Registered 18 June 2026
In respect of
Member
Employer
GB Building
Post
Self employed, building maintenance
Remuneration
Band 6: between £5001 - £10,000 a year
Hours each week
Category 1: Less than 5 hours per week
Registered 18 June 2026
In respect of
Spouse
Employer
Carmarthenshire County Council
Post
County Councillor
Registered 18 June 2026

Land and Property

In respect of
Member
Registered because of
having a substantial value of more than £76,380 and deriving a substantial annual income of more than £7,638.
Property
5 Residential rented properties
Location
Swansea
Registered landlord
Yes
Registered 18 June 2026
In respect of
Spouse
Registered because of
having a substantial value of more than £76,380.
Property
1 Residential rented property
Location
Swansea
Registered 18 June 2026

Membership/Chairmanship of bodies in receipt of direct or indirect Senedd Commission or Welsh Government funds

In respect of
Spouse
Organisation
Ysgol Heol Goffa, Llanelli
Role
Local Authority Governor
Registered 18 June 2026
In respect of
Spouse
Organisation
Old Road School, Llanelli
Role
Local Authority Governor
Registered 18 June 2026

From the Register of Members' Interests

Allowances claimed

2026/27	£162

Totals of published claims by financial year. Salary is not included.

Every claim

Time in the Senedd

Seventh Senedd
Reform UK Sir Gaerfyrddin
Since 8 May 2026

Elsewhere

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