As part of a consultation on the issue, the government sought views on whether the law should be changed to require professionals and organisations to report child abuse or neglect.
The consultation closed in October 2016, but the government is yet to publish an official response. Speaking in parliament, children's minister Robert Goodwill said that submissions are still being considered.
"The government has committed to laying a report before parliament on the outcome of the consultation," Goodwill said in answer to a written question tabled by Alex Burghart, Conservative MP for Brentwood and Ongar.
"Submissions are being considered and a government response will be published in due course.
"Just as it was right to consider in depth the evidence around these questions, it is important that we apply equally careful consideration to formulating our response in such a complex policy area, with such vitally important implications for the safety and welfare of children."
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