19) stated its a great nation! (7)
22) going around bearing silent birds (7)
23) forty four hundred also adds up to this (5)
24) prepared the crab ready for formal dinner (7)
25) supports giving people a break (5)
Wow. I think you've made 13 posts today and asked for around 60 clues. I've no problem with that but I am curious as to whether they are all from the same crossword and, if so, which crossword it is.