He served as Secretary General of Rally for the Republic,[1] Minister for Transport,[2] and continued as a special advisor to the Union for a Popular Movement until 2008 after his retirement from active politics in 2002.

In the government of Jacques Chirac, he served as Minister for Overseas Territory and travelled to Noumea to solve the Ouvéa cave hostage taking situation.

[4][5] Pons played a role in helping the Cahors wine region to regain its reputation.

Elected in 1988, reelected in 1993 Member of the National Assembly of France for Lot (department): 1967–1969 (Became secretary of State in 1969) / 1973–1978.

Elected in 1967, reelected in 1968, 1973 Member of the National Assembly of France for Essonne: 1978–1981.