P305 Teletext 305 Oct18 03:11:16 ——————————————————————————— WBTER FIRMS VOW TO PLUG LEAKS Water companies have pledged "major investment" over the next 10 years to reduce water pipe leaks after public criticism during this year's heatwave. Water Services Association chairman Nicholas Hood promised to give a "higher priority to leakage management" The move follows a call by shadow environment secretary Frank Dobson for government action over leaking pipes. ——————————————————————————————————————— Headlines 300 Regional 331 GREAT VALUE USA FARES - SEE PAGE 275 Next page Headlines Regional Wjathjr