Thanks
Perl and python I think should be optional add ons.
I think adding to the info file of installing perl5.tcz or a python should do, as there is no scm version.  The same would be true of mc.tcz.  
I will fix the zip commands, which should be right naturally on next rebuild with /apps/mc/localbin at the front of PATH when building. 
Thanks for the info, I will work in the Debian stuff next rebuild.