18d (8 letters) Minister managed never to get into debt r e - e - - - d 28a (3,4) Change books (English) over in twice-daily retreat - - b / - i - e Thanks.
24a (4,5) Dull cook and TV host - - - t / - a - - - 17d (7) Cats could be good at making sounds - u - i - - - 19d (5) Gang is after small propeller - c - - - Thanks.