Britain could deny aid spending to countries refusing to take back foreign prisoners from UK jails, ministers have suggested.

James Wharton, an international development minister, suggested on Wednesday that aid could be stopped if countries continue to refuse to take back prisoners from UK jails.

Speaking in the Commons, Mr Wharton, who is deputy to Priti Patel, the Development Secretary, said the Government “wants to ensure that every penny we spend is spent wisely”.