CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 Some small firms, by the end, may be quite comfortable (4) 3 One on the streets can get depressed with being away from here (4-3-3) 10 Small number have some difficulty, but it can be easy to solve (2,7) 11 Decide to leave the Foreign Office, right at the end (2,3) 12 Some men roll up to sign on the dotted line (5) 13 Crying out with an expression of pleasure (8) 15 Give small change in the US to a little boy. That’s sweet (7) 17 Imagine; I’m sure first son was turned out (7) 19 Will old book be of use? Just watch (7) 21 Had little time with an oil-rig worker to set things in motion (7) 22 Passing out in a final procession (2,6) 24 Go over the main points again, when about to set a limit on spending (5) 27 A man left the US for a girl (5) 28 REM’S anger directed at a diving-bird (9) 29 There are no differences here, at any rate (3,3,4) 30 Exploit a legal transaction inside education department (4)

DOWN

1 Talk at a loss for a change (10) 2 It’s great to have a drink, with little hesitation (5) 4 Was indebted to former pupil who told tales about first grade (7) 5 Figures out message of early Old Testament book (7) 6 Might head off noble fellow, at the end of the day ... (5) 7 ... with old fellows finishing up by hurting one’s feelings (9) 8 A novice might have to occupy a dirty room (4) 9 Manage to sell port to one gauging public opinion (8) 14 Must be ready to join the Boy Scouts (2,8) 16 See a new list being prepared. It’s vital (9) 18 May be on track to force another unduly (8) 20 After a long time, sum up conclusion by old philosopher (7) 21 Did other people have alternative energy, in principle? (7) 23 Make one feel embarrassed at a wild party (5) 25 Some accountants have to take note of social class (5) 26 Find a table-top hill in some safaris (4)