Sorry, AB I missed your a b loom answer last night. I must have been typing at the time you posted it and then I posted my answer without noticing the prior post from you.  So belated thanks for that.
I've a few still to go. 
High flyer in a government department - possible PM. (9).
 A - T - - - O  - -
Lady taken to secure private rooms(5).
 - - Y - A
I'm thinking it could be a woman's name, e.g. LAYLA, MOYRA but I don't get it.
I've got AFTERNOON stuck in my mind because of the PM but don't see the rest of the clue.