2: Italian composer making endless noise, sir (7)

6: Orange lipstick shows spirit (5)

8: Sixpence for big cheese? (1.1.1.)

9: Ban professional writer (9)

11: 23% of Scandinavians backing leaders (3)

12: Lethargic entertainer taking part (5)

13: You're told the cost in old money (7)

1: Not blunt instrument - it has point on front (5)

3: Choice share divided by the Spanish (9)

4: Bill, in a manner of speaking (7)

5: Rascal and wuss taking week off (3)

7: Adult party to entertain disheartened women (5-2)

10: Out of context rather more than is necessary (5)

11: I've lost struggle (3)