national assistance

British  

noun

1. Now replaced by: income support.  (in Britain) formerly a weekly allowance paid to certain people by the state to bring their incomes up to minimum levels established by law

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Example Sentences

This is a sign perhaps that national assistance is now beginning to arrive.

From BBC

She expressed gratitude for the national assistance, saying the state could use all the help it could get.

From New York Times

The Federal Emergency Management Agency said in a statement to the AP that it “always encourages strengthening local capacity before requesting national assistance.”

From Washington Times

The usually well-funded Florida Republican Party has encountered financial difficulties since Gov. Rick Scott’s preferred candidate for state party chairman was rejected last year, making it more reliant on national assistance.

From New York Times

Patrick later returned to London and drew national assistance while living in an attic room in his brother’s house.

From The Guardian