Government sources have cited challenges in aligning elements of the two papers as the reason for publication delay, although the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) is still saying publicly the green paper will be ready in the "New Year".
Charles Hendry, shadow minister for young people, this week tabled a written parliamentary question to the DfES to commit to a release date.
"From the original time frame of November, the date has been put back month after month, and there is now a real danger that this vital step forward could be pushed off the agenda completely," said Hendry.
"With a general election likely next spring, any further delays would make it impossible for actions proposed in the green paper to be implemented in this Parliament."
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