1a looking pale, pocketed the last of father's dough (6) --s-r-
18d beginning climb after hearty lunch (7) n---e--
19d i think is topcoat? ulster's best firm volunteers returns (7)
15d popular hand-out leads to new contract and exceptional inactivity (11) i-d-l-c (indolence? as this is the only thing I can think of that fits but no logic tot hat one that I can see)