8(1)For the purposes of this; Schedule an illegitimate child shall be treated as if he were the legitimate child of his mother and father.
(2)Notwithstanding anything in section 7 of the [1978 c. 30.] Interpretation Act 1978 (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.