"The area of Stratford has seen unprecedented economic and social regeneration as part of the delivery of these Olympic Games."

Large scale redevelopment and inner city regeneration has been underway in Leyton for many years, as is also the case in the neighbouring areas of Hackney, Clapton and Stratford.

In areas of Stratford in July he said it was possible to be bitten 30 times or more in a minute, which can cause serious allergic reactions, particularly in children.

This area of Stratford, which runs from the foot of Bridge Street to Holy Trinity Church (and leads directly off Sheep Street and Chapel Lane) runs alongside the River Avon and offers access to the Waterside Theatre and all areas of the RST.