15a Measure of mercy (7) _U_R_ER
16a Benevolent, suitable character, head of department 4-7 G--D---U--D
7d Pay half heard to have been included for quay fee (8) -H-----E
9d Overfast? (6) -T----
24d One prudent gangster found it was not relating to government (10)
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Thank you Valanne. I 've looked at these too long.
Any help with the last two would be appreciated
27d Contempt of opposition from french boyfriend (8) D_F_A_C_
38a One Parisian officer found it strange (4) U-C-