Peter —, Secretary of State for Trade from 1974-76 (5)

I believe the answer is:

shore

(Other definitions for shore that I've seen before include "Sailors might, given such leave" , "Beach; prop (up)" , "Land by sea's edge" , "Seafront" , "coastal area" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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