CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS 1 May have to sign up to record a catalogue (8) 5 With a surprised expression, a fellow can block things off (6) 9 Pretended to follow after 31 across (6,2) 10 Leave half the team with a role, at some stage (6) 12 Later on, block up first place producing toxic gas (9) 13 For a second time, took a couple of fellows onto the workforce (5) 14 Took painting back to new church in a daze (6) 17 Sprightly old man abandoned unstable characters (5) 20 Turn over, but get out of bed at last (5) 21 Small class always ends up quite bright (6) 24 Had little time to work on a first-class theme (5) 25 Pay heed to a military command, with interest (9) 28 Prepare a second type of broth, in the past (6) 29 In commerce, take a small vehicle in European vessel, in the main (8) 30 ... and Europe has to sign up with a period of relaxation (6) 31 Organised parade with record backing, it emerged (8) DOWN 1 Asian seaman can act up like a naughty child (6) 2 Did some famous people study the Classics at Oxford, etc? (6) 3 Direct support for driver, right at the end (5) 4 Is more effort needed in the next race? (5) 6 Start to reach a piece of undeveloped land (4,5) 7 Play, at some stage, fit to appear quite intense ... (8) 8 ... and I’d fit one up if made aware (8) 11 Odds on, at present, in an area of activity (6) 15 Is about to take a course before one working at a discount (9) 16 Reorganised 14 across to produce some sweet stuff (6) 18 It may well fit, and can be quite fitting (8) 19 Cut foreign aid, for instance, although wanting assistance (8) 22 On line, a new hearing is in one dimension only (6) 23 Peace-keepers employed, but not deployed (6) 26 In the old days, deceive trusty fellow with a winning card ... (5) 27 ... and heard a rumour, in the old days, that no-one’s at the end (5)