HC Deb 07 March 1967 vol 742 cc234-5W
52. Mr. Randall

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will prohibit the import of packets of chewing gum, an example of which has been sent to him, which also contain horror picture cards depicting bloody scenes alleged to have taken place during the American civil war and which on the reverse side of the card give a mock newspaper article setting out detailed descriptions of the alleged killings and events.

Mr. MacDermot

The importation of indecent or obscene articles is prohibited. Very similar cards to these were tested last September in a prosecution under the Obscene Publications Act, 1959. The magistrates ruled that the cards were not obscene and dismissed the case.