This crossword No. 9734 clues and answers were published on Sat 14 Jul 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9734 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Cunning – shrewd : CRAFTY
4-across – Finger-shaped, chocolate-iced, cream-filled cake : ECLAIR
8-across – Egg-shaped – eisteddfodic graduate : OVATE
9-across – Official printed record of Parliamentary speeches : HANSARD
10-across – Relating to earthquakes : SEISMAL
11-across – Frequently : OFTEN
12-across – Escape from prison : GAOLBREAK
17-across – Outcome : ISSUE
19-across – Permitted : ALLOWED
21-across – Wreath : GARLAND
22-across – Band of singers : CHOIR
23-across – Small hole through which a cord is passed : EYELET
24-across – Produced a replica of : CLONED
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Pick : CHOOSE
2-down – Astounding : AMAZING
3-down – Unit of heat : THERM
5-down – Overlook – forgive : CONDONE
6-down – Towards the stern : ABAFT
7-down – Parliamentary constituency : RIDING
9-down – Bed, breakfast and evening meal : HALFBOARD
13-down – Work as a surgeon : OPERATE
14-down – Port of Hong Kong : KOWLOON
15-down – Unmarried – individual : SINGLE
16-down – Worshipped : ADORED
18-down – Loose shifting stones : SCREE
20-down – Regional : LOCAL
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.