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. Details of financial aid spend for the last five years are: 2012/13 £2.884m 2013/14 £2.840m 2014/15 £2.990m 2015/16 £2.910m 2016/17 £3.475m Additionally the Foreign and Commonwealth Office will provide some financial support for the Marine Protection Area announced in 2016.