Paragraph 8

For the purposes of this Schedule an illegitimate child shall be treated as if he were the legitimate child of his mother and father.

Notwithstanding anything in section 24(1) of the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 c. 33 (N.I.) 1954 (construction of references to service by post), for the purposes of this Schedule a notice given by post shall be regarded as given on the date on which it was posted.