September 16, 1997 * Agriculture and Forestry [to Oct 2003]Eric Hammill, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry and Minister responsible for the Harness Racing Commission, today confirmed that the provincial cabinet has expressed its support for the Atlantic Lottery Corporation's business plan which would make harness racing one of its gaming products. Mr. Hammill said that cabinet has authorized Provincial Treasurer Pat Mella as the Atlantic Lottery Corporation shareholder representative for Prince Edward Island to indicate the province's support for the business plan to other shareholder provinces and to the Corporation. The minister said that details of the business plan will not be released until other provinces have had the opportunity to make their decisions. Media Contact: Wayne MacKinnon