CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS 1 Present the past, but not very often (3,3,4) 6 May have to discontinue some of the last operations (4) 10 After a short time, veers off and takes up forward positions (7) 11 In the past, for example, was quite emotional (7) 12 In principle, workers built a block of flats (8) 13 In the past, one led the French who were banished (5) 15 Made up a story, at the end, about shellfish (6) 17 Complete set of words in order, to get a considered opinion (8) 19 Well-established doctrine of the eastern church, for instance (8) 21 Reviewer gave little credit to a top trainer in charge (6) 24 Had to head off deer; that’s a bit weird (5) 25 Lies pour out; they can be dangerous (8) 28 Troops on French territory, in the main, are aggressive (7) 29 Before, Virginia had one left, but could gain the upper hand (7) 30 Some other uses can be found for a device (4) 31 New trees (pine) growing on a winding track (10)

DOWN 1 Finished with a herd of cattle (4) 2 One managing to win sets, like 9 down without hesitation (7) 3 It’s hard to get into a popular resort in the recess (5) 4 Tried to get examined to prove one is creditworthy (6) 5 Record first lines over European communications (8) 7 May have to balance force, when held in suspense (7) 8 Free crepe cooked up with new promotion (10) 9 Could a 2 down be a model examiner? (8) 14 Agree to leave at the same time in concert (2,8) 16 Need two hands to take back a boy. It’s quite mysterious (8) 18 Finish up with the whole lock stock and barrel (8) 20 It’s hard to get into consortia, but forced one’s way in (7) 22 Ian must get over a natural disaster (7) 23 Put on some warm clothes to finish things off (4,2) 26 That’s popular on line, but don’t get up (3,2) 27 Being off colour can make one depressed (4)