This compares with the European average of 139.5 per 100,000.

We're already better than the European average in many cases.

Since 1960, life expectancy has, in line with the European average, grown by two months per year.

The turnout was also slightly above the European average of 42.94%.

It is also above the European average for the first time since 1987.

The changes mean production per worker will be increased from 33 cars to 42; well above the European average of 31.

Once the cuts start they'll be smaller than the European average.

Britain's record on jobs is far better than the European average.

The per capita budget is close to the European average.

The death rate for men aged 35 to 49 is twice the European average.