The first British standard for fuel oil came in 1982.
Yet the British standard of living was maintained and, indeed, went on rising.
The British standards if you compare them, much more rigorous.
The percentage varies according to the type of material and the current British standards.
However they do not meet the British Standards in force.
British Standards can indicate that materials and products meet a certain safety or environmental standard.
Its current figure of just over 300,000 is modest by British standards - but it has more advertising than any other national daily.
In practical terms, this means it is often very difficult for parents to identify which schools offer an education consistent with British standards.
He knows British standards have slipped and vows to raise them.
People around the world continue to wonder that British standards of morality and fair play have fallen so far.