In David Gauke's world, universal credit is working well

David Gauke gives evidence to the work and pensions committee.Anticipating tough questioning from MPs, the work and pensions secretary, David Gauke, got his concession in early: even before the first question was asked, he had announced that from next month the universal credit helpline would be free and claimants would no longer be faced with the prospect of 55p-a-minute call charges.Gauke was clear: while he was prepared to look at the evidence and make changes where necessary, his decision la