1.   And he could hold out no hope of any financial assistance.

2.   And they send over their secretary of state to praise you for trying to improve relations and then they resume financial assistance.

3.   At year-end it was too late to do anything but scramble to others for financial assistance.

4.   Financial assistance went via planning, pilot projects and government contracts, to specific firms and targeted economic sectors.

5.   Four pilot Workstart schemes will be started, offering financial assistance to employers who take on people who have been long-term unemployed.

6.   In addition there is selective financial assistance under the Industry Acts.

7.   It is well within reason to expect help in this regard in exchange for further financial assistance.

8.   Such financial assistance should only be necessary in the most exceptional circumstances.

9.   The NatWest Hospital Income Plan offers practical financial assistance at a time when you and your family need it most.