CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

Across

1. Halite formula extracted from china clay (4,4) 5. Resinous substance from wood close to farm (6) 9. Russian, say, has way round labour camp, gutted (8) 10. Goddess inspires love, filling heart (6) 12. Cut back introduction to maths paper (4) 13. Small-timer diverted current to turn wheel (10) 15. New mix of rum and sherry? Yes, they help kids sleep (7,6) 19. Steering gear on car broke carrying king and prince in India (4-3-6) 23. The stoker with a potentially febrile condition (10) 25. Crew start to understand courses (4) 28. Posh northern journo covers city centre, agreed? (6) 29. Wearing black uniform before 12? (8) 30. First Lady left in Big Apple regularly (6) 31. Consume beef at first in shopping centre, in this form? (8)

Down

1. Wave that produces curl (6) 2. Dance can go wrong (5) 3. Starter very much more expensive (4) 4. Fuel line to catch fire (7) 6. Skilful part of soft pedalling upright (5) 7. Does he represent bicycle wheel manufacturer? (9) 8. Husband in M1 prang causes confusion (8) 11. Small amateur butcher (4) 14. Big swimmer appearing in the largest Balearics (4) 15. Fruit tree I placed in entrance askew (9) 16. Pop music standard raised (3) 17. Beginning to have trouble in cold shower (4) 18. Austrian royal works hard with conservative UK and Spain (8) 20. Catch boat (4) 21. Infuriating Irish smoke flounders (7) 22. Cryptic clue about director-general’s bash (6) 24. Special spring that causes 1 Down? (5) 26. Heather’s a different girl (5) 27. Supporter beginning to tease spoiled child (4)