Is the last letter of 29a and 22d two different letters ie. Is the crossword wrong or am I just plain daft after yesterday's excesses and can't see what's in front of my nose.
29a. Union men back scheme meant, say, for number out of work (12). ?N?M?L?Y?E??.For which I have unemployment.
22d. Note large bird coming up for email wee drop(7). D?I?B??.For which I was putting dribble. Giving an e and t sharing the same square.