Section 80 Claims in the alternative

(1)

A claim for any one benefit under Chapters I to III of this Part may be treated as a claim in the alternative—

(a)

for such other benefit under those Chapters as may be prescribed; or

(b)

for such benefit under Chapter IV or V as may be prescribed,

or may be treated for the purposes of the Family Allowances Act as a claim for a payment under that Act.

(2)

A claim—

(a)

for industrial injuries benefit; or

(b)

for benefit under the 1966 c. 20.Supplementary Benefit Act 1966 ; or

(c)

for a payment under the Family Allowances Act,

may be treated as a claim in the alternative for such benefit under Chapters I to III as may be prescribed.