Image caption The private members bill is due to be debated in the Assembly tomorrow

The DUP has tabled a petition of concern on a private member's bill that seeks to exempt all amateur sports clubs from paying rates.

The bill was proposed by Sinn Fein MLA Daithi Mckay, and is due to be debated in the Assembly tomorrow.

Currently amateur sports clubs qualify for an 80% reduction in their rates.

The petition of concern means the bill would require a cross-community majority, so can be blocked by the DUP.

Mr McKay says that such clubs make an important contribution to local communities and should be exempt from paying rates.