One explanation for Britain's reluctance to retain small nuclear weapons is the difficulty of controlling them safely. Larger weapons held in known locations are easier to account for. Small devices distributed more widely risk confusion with other equipment and create more opportunities for accidents. The political and administrative consequences of such mistakes help explain the stated preference.
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Small nuclear weapons and British concerns over custody
A proposed explanation for Britain's preference for larger nuclear weapons centers on identifying, controlling and securing them.