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<p>DFID provides financial aid on an annual basis to support the provision of public
services to meet the reasonable assistance needs of the people of Pitcairn (including
health, education and securing sea access). Funding through financial aid provides
the correct balance between direct engagement with Pitcairn government and HMG oversight
to ensure value for money.</p><p>Details of financial aid spend for the last five
years are:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012/13</p></td><td><p>£2.884m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013/14</p></td><td><p>£2.840m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014/15</p></td><td><p>£2.990m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015/16</p></td><td><p>£2.910m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016/17</p></td><td><p>£3.475m</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>
</p><p>Additionally the Foreign and Commonwealth Office will provide some financial
support for the Marine Protection Area announced in 2016.</p>
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